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k L X iK A Capt. Sonee Rana Nepal's first woman

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Transport Transports Canada Canada INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS (ISSN 0273-608x) 99 NEWS INTERNATIONAL Published by THE NINETV-NINESMNC. Internalional Organization of Women Pilots A Delaware Nonprofit Corporation Organized November 2, 1929 WOMEN PILOTS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NINETY-NINES® INC. INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Box 965, 7100 Terminal Drive Volume 26, No. 1 Oklahoma City, OK 73159-0965, USA JanuaryiFefaraay2000 405-685-7969 or 800-994-1929 Fax: 405-685-7985 CONTENTS e-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ninety-nines.org COVER: Career pilot Lori Egge atop L’Avion, an experimental twin engine seaplane (photo by Street Address: 4300 Amelia Earhart Drive Fred Hirschmann). Meet her and other career pilots on page 14. Insert is Capt. Sonee Rana. the first Oklahoma City, OK 73159-1140 woman airline pilot of Nepal. See story on her and the India Section on page 12. y t Lu Hollander, Executive Director PRESIDENT’S PAGE PUBLICATION COMMITTEE By Bev Sharp ...... 5 Carolyn Carpp, Lois Erickson, and Lu Hollander ELECTION 2000 Position Statements of Candidates for Election ...... 6 Betty Rowley, Editor Tom Hutchinson, Assistant Editor CONFERENCE 2000: SAN DIEGO )im Simpson, Art Director By Kelli G ant ...... I I PATRIC ROWLEY PUBLISHING 807 N. Waco, Suite 22, Wichita, KS 67203 INDIA SECTION Fax:316-263-7350 By Chanda Budhabhatti...... 12 E-mail: [email protected] DISPLAY ADVERTISING SALES CAREER PILOTS lohn Shoemaker, Village Press Lori Egge, Kirsten King, Nicole Wall, Laurie Reeves and Aileen W atkins...... 1 4 PO Box 968, Traverse City, Ml 49685-9969 1-800-773-7798, Ext. 3317 CAREERS “Good instrument skills— a must” By Karen Kahn ...... 17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FINNISH SECTION President By Mardell H askins ...... 18 Beverley Sharp HALL OF FAME 99s Vice President 'W Carolyn Carpp Louise Thaden and Capt. Sarah D eal...... 1 9 Treasurer FIRST DAY COVERS Jody McCarrell By Barbara Evans ...... 20 Secretary Elaine Morrow AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM By Marilyn Copeland ...... 2 1 DIRECTORS: Mardell Haskins, Elizabeth Jogtich, Vicki Lynn Sherman, Mary Wunder FLYING COMPANION SEMINAR Past President: Lois Erickson By Stacie Goodwin ...... 22 COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS SU N ’N FU N Arabian: Verna B. Allen By Jeanne Burklund ...... Australian: Lee McKerracher 23 British: Aileen Egan GRASS ROOTS: Section and Chapter News Canada: East Canada: Anna Pangrazzi Ratings, Wings, Airmarking, Touch & Go’s, Letters, Books, West Canada: Mary Lee Burns G eneral A viation, S cholarships and N ew H o riz o n s ...... 2 4 Caribbean: Francesca Davis Far East: Rikako Sugiura Carpenter CLASSIFIEDS ...... 31 Finnish: Leila Maria Jylanki German: Andrea Moeller STATEMENT OF EDITORIAL POLICY India: Chanda Sawant Budhabhatti The opinions expressed in the articles presented in this magazine are those of the authors and shall not be construed to represent the Israeli: Alona Knaan policies or opinions of The Ninety-Nines® Inc. Deadline: 9th of m onth preceding date of publication: Dec. 9, Feb. 9, April 9, New Zealand: Ena Catherine Monk June 9, Aug. 9 and Oct. 9. Spelling of proper names is proofed against information submitted. All photographs submitted are United States: returned to 99s Headquarters in Oklahoma City. Mid-Atlantic: Marilyn Alderman New England: Katharine Barr International Women Pilots/99 News'is published bimonthly by The Ninety-Nines, Inc., the International Organization of Women New York/New lersey: Mae Smith Pilots, at 4300 Amelia Earhart Rd, Oklahoma City, O K 73159. The price of a yearly subscription of $9 is included in the annual North Central: Nelda Lee dues of The Ninety-Nines' members. Nonprofit second class postage permit at Oklahoma City, OK, and additional mailing offices. Northwest: Betty Prakken Neither The Ninety-Nines^ Inc., nor the Editor nor the Publisher can accept any responsibility for the correctness or accuracy of South Central: Bonita Ades the matters printed herein or for any opinions expressed. Opinions of the Editor or contributors do not necessarily represent the Southeast: Eileen Malan position of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Southwest: Diane Pirman Publisher reserves the right to reject any material submitted for publication. Copy submitted for publication shall become the property of The Ninety-Nines and shall not be returned. Articles submitted with accompanying pictures will receive publication preference. Pictures will be returned to Ninety-Nines Headquarters in Oklahoma City for its Archives. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Annual Dues: Non-member subscription rates: International Women Pilots U.S. - $55 U.S. - $20 The Ninety-Ninesr Inc., Canada and the Caribbean - $47 Canada and other countries - $30 (U.S. dollars) Box 965, 7100 Terminal Drive Overseas -$44 (U.S. dollars) Oklahoma City, OK 73159 USA Copyright 2000 Academic and Future Women Pilots - $20 Add a one time $10 initiation fee for new members in all categories of memberships. ATTENTION: PERPETUAL CALENDAR GOVERNORS AND CHAPTER CHAIRS 24-8/05 — World Precision Flying Championships To list your 99s events on this 2000 calendar page, send informa­ (WPFC), Sweden. Jody McCarrell, 870-642-2508 tion to: FEBRUARY 26-8/01 — EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, Oshkosh, 18-21 — Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Flying Association Wisconsin. Rita Adams, 847-913-0490 Carolyn Carpp (PCIFA), Virginia Harmer, 909-987-0087 International Date AUGUST Coordinator 19 — Mid-Atlantic Section Board Meeting, Manassas 14401 NE 30 Place #24B Airport, Virginia. Marilyn Alderman, 24-27 — Northwest Section Meeting, Bellevue, WA 98007 marilynalderman @ cs.com South Center Best Western, Seattle, Washington. Hosted by Mt. Tahoma and Western Washington U.S.A. MARCH Fax 425-861-9994 Chapters. Marilyn Moody, 360-678-6341 2-5 — International Board of Directors Meeting, [email protected] International Headquarters, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma SEPTEMBER Please indicate the name and 9-11 — International Women in Aviation Conference, 15-17 — South Central Fall Section Meeting, location of the event and the Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee. Sheraton Old Towne, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hosted name, phone and fax numbers Jennifer Saddler Thomas. 740-452-6462 by the Albuquerque Chapter. Anna Taylor, 505-898-4987 of the contact. Deadlines for or e-mail [email protected] info are: Dec. 9, Feb. 9, Apr. 9, 12 — Annual Poker Run and BBQ, Rosamond Skypark June 9, Aug. 9 and Oct. 9. (LOO), Rosamond, California. Sponsored by Antelope 22-24 — Southeast Section Meeting, Clearwater Valley Chapter. Elle Coussens, 661-948-5960 or 661-256- Beach Hilton, Clearwater, Florida. Jeanne Burklund, 4357 727-791-0035 18 — Northwest Section Winter Board Meeting, OCTOBER FUTURE Spokane, Washington. Betty Prakken, 503-266-7795 9-13 — Powder Puff Derby Convention, Resorts WOMAN PILOT APRIL Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Clarice Bellino MEMBERSHIPS 7-8 — Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting, Wilmington, or Barbara Evans, 4307 Quail Run Lane, Danville, CA NOW AVAILABLE Delaware. Mary Lou Hagan, [email protected] 94506, phone 925-736-1795 The bylaw establishing a 9-15 — Sun ’n Fun, Lakeland, Florida. Barbara Sierchio, 13-15 — Southwest Section Meeting, Monterey Beach Future Woman Pilot mem­ 727-347-8945 Hotel, Monterey California. Hosted by Monterey Bay bership category passed at Chapter. Contact Pamela O'Brien, 831-658-0500 or e- 14-16 — South Central Section Meeting, Denver, the 1999 Annual Meeting. mail [email protected]. Website: Colorado. Mary Ducey, 303-501-4151 To sign a student up, write www.montereybay99s.org/sectionmeeting.html “FWP” in the margin of the 28-29 — Southeast Section Spring Meeting, Radisson 10-12 — NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention, current Application for Mem­ Admiral Semmes Hotel (historic hotel), Mobile, Alabama. New Orleans, Lousiana Hosted by the Alabama Chapter. Hilda Ray, 205-221-2518 bership Form. A photo copy or e-mail [email protected] 20-21 — Florida 400 Air Race, Albert Whitted Airport of the student’s medical cer­ (SPG), St. Petersburg, Florida to Florida Keys and back tificate (or an equivalent 29-5/1 — 2nd Fly-in and Elly-Beinhorn Trophy, Damme, to Albert Whitted. Sponsored by Florida Suncoast document if non-U.S.), must Germany. Hosted by the German Section. Andrea Moeller, Chapter. Cheryl Finke, 727-581-3987 or e-mail be included. +49-6126-91212, fax +49-6126-988463 or e-mail [email protected] [email protected] Membership dues are 20-22 — AOPA Expo, Long Beach, California $20 per year, plus a $10 ini­ TBA — New England Section Meeting, Connecticut. TBA — NY/NJ Section Meeting. Hudson Valley, New tiation fee the first year. Laurie Reeves, 860-434-2804 York. Susan Sullivan-Bisceglia, 914-462-4622 FWP members may remain MAY in this category for up to two 11-15 — Australian Women Pilots Association 50th NOVEMBER years (the life of their stu­ Anniversary, Sydney, Australia. Lee McKerracher, 6-8 — 3rd World Aviation Education and Safety dent medical) and this time Australian Section Governor, at e-mail Congress, Khatmandu, Nepal. Sponsored by India may be counted toward an [email protected] Section. Chanda Budhabatti, 520-326-4597 or Amelia Earhart Scholarship. e-mail [email protected] 18-21 — North Central Section Spring Meeting, Sheraton Suites, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Hosted by the Women With Wings Chapter. Co-chairmen are Mary Ann Abbott and 2001 Donna Moore, 330-832-8593 MAY THE 99s MISSION 19-21 — Southwest Section Meeting, Reno, Nevada. 4-6 — Southwest Section Meeting, Queen Mary, Long STATEMENT Hosted by Reno High Sierra Chapter. Lynn Meadows, Beech, California, Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter. 916-587-7281 or fax 530-587-3103 Mary Jane McNeil, 562-430-5442 or e-mail Promote world TBA — NY/NJ Section Meeting, Buffalo/Niagra Falls, New mjmcneil @ earthlink.net fellowship York. Darla Richter, 716-652-0715 JULY through flight. JUNE 17-22 — The Ninety-Nines International Conference, The Westin Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Provide networking 20-23 — 2000 Air Race Classic, Tucson, Arizona, to Hyannis, Massachusetts, 520-721-0099 25-31 — EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, Oshkosh, and scholarship 23-25 — Air Race Classic Terminus Festivities, Wisconsin. Rita Adams, 847-913-0490 opportunities for Hyannis, Massachusetts. Katharine Barr, 978-664-2636 women and aviation 24-25 — Evelyn Sharp Days 2000. Ord Nebraska. 2002 education in the Chairman Judy Welniak, 308-728-5727 or e-mail Heloise JULY community. Bresley at [email protected] 16-21 — The Ninety-Nines International Conference, Kansas City and Atchison, Kansas Preserve the unique JULY history of women 12-16 — THE NINETY-NINES INTERNATIONAL In 2003, the 99s Conference will be held in Kitty in aviation. CONFERENCE San Diego, California. Hosted by the Hawk, North Carolina, and in 2004 in Long Island, Southwest Section. Susan Larson, 408-274-9152, New York. Dates to be announced. fax 408-274-9182, e-mail [email protected] he name Louise Thaden probably conjures up Tthoughts of the 1929 race from Santa Monica, California, to Cleveland, Ohio, where the ladies cooked up the idea of a group of women pilots band­ ing together for mutual support. Perhaps you recall that Louise won the 1936 Bendix Race with Blanche PRESIDENT’S PAGE Noyes and was awarded the Harmon Trophy. “Louise ” — Ninety-Nines Headquarters You probably also know that Amelia Earhart was our first elected President, but did you know new management information system she was not elected until 1931? And did you know BY BEV SHARP that Louise Thaden. serving as our first Secretary, was the glue that held the organization together dur­ ing the first couple of years? mative reports much easier. Upon unearthing these bits of history, our cur­ For example, from now on. the monthly mem­ rent Secretary, Elaine Morrow, decided to name our bership report to Chapters and Sections will in­ marvelous new computer-based management infor­ clude addresses and phone information along with mation system, “Louise.” renewal data. We can prepare ad hoc reports in a Thanks to Elaine’s expertise and countless hours matter of minutes. We can also add fields to the of dedicated work, we are ready to face the new cen­ database as needed. tury. She selected, acquired and installed the hard­ The roster portion of our Membership Direc­ ware and software, developed and converted the tory will come directly from the membership da­ database, and trained our Headquarters staff and tabase, thus avoiding the multitude of inaccurate volunteers. listings in the last volume. We can produce our Beverley Sharp W hat’s so terrific about the new system? To put own membership forms and cards, thus reducing our costs for pre-printed materials. things in proper context, it is important to under­ "LOUISE" stand that with the old system, any change required The system provides automatic backup and costly programming by an outside vendor. It was produces automatic transactions for seamless in­ The hardware consists expensive, cumbersome and time-consuming, so we terface directly with our accounting system. of a Compaq NT server made only the most essential changes. Now, with The membership archive databases were cre­ and three Windows 98 workstations with a full “Louise,” we are able to access membership records ated in Lotus Notes/Domino which means reliabil­ complement of Microsoft by any field on the application form without assis­ ity, security, ease of use and ease in modification. Office and Small tance and will be able to produce much more infor­ These changes may seem obscure to you, but Business tools—all believe me, they will affect each and every mem­ communicating via an ber with improved service. Ethernet network, plus a Thank you, Elaine. With you and “Louise,” I Hewlett Packard network am confident we are in good hands. printer, scanner, CD- — Blue skies and tailwinds, Bev ROM creator, and a presentation monitor for use at meetings. "The new computer system is already making our work easier at Head­ quarters. It's so nice to be able to look up mem­ ber information at one of several locations. The ease with which we are able to update member information is fantastic." — Lu Hollander Executive Director

N EW E-M A IL ADDRESS FOR International Secretary Elaine Morrow inserts a The new system allows accountant Lisa Spencer to 99s HEADQUARTERS network card in the 99s Museum of Women Pilots CPU update a member’s records as she is speaking with her. [email protected] during a recent working visit to Headquarters. ELECTION 2000 The Nominating Committee presents the following candidates whose names will appear on the ballots mailed to all members on February 1. Ballots must be postmarked no later than May 1. Due to the large number of candidates and space limitations in the 99 NEWS, position statements have been limited to 100 words, except for the candidates for President. Candidates’ statements o f up to 500 words originally CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE submitted to the Nominating Committee can be reviewed on the 99s web site. — Joyce Wells, Nominating Committee Chairman P R E S ID E N T Carolyn C. Carpp, Western Washington Vicki Lynn Sherman, Florida Spaceport CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT CAROLYN C. CARPP VICKI LYNN SHERMAN Jody McCarrell, Oklahoma For President For President

S E C R E TA R Y TO BE A CANDIDATE for International President VICKI LYNN SHERMAN says it’s been a privilege to Mary Wunder, Eastern Pennsylvania of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is a challenge and honor. I serve the Ninety-Nines in a variety of offices from Chap­ take this opportunity seriously ter to International level. Her love TR E A S U R E R and hope to continue to serve the for aviation has inspired her to par­ Elizabeth Lundin Jogtich family of friends I have come to ticipate in many other aviation-ori­ Greater Seattle love over the years. Writing this ented organizations, beginning with position statement has caused me serving as the first woman on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mardell Haskins, Las Vegas Valley to read and to reflect upon my DeLand Aviation Advisory Board, Diane Pirman, Santa Maria Valley statements in the previous elec­ becoming vice chairman before tions. When I first ran for the of­ moving out of the city. She has NOMINATING COMMITTEE fice of International Director, I served on the Board of Visitors of June Mills Benson promised Commitment, Caring Carolyn C. Carpp Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer­ Vicki Lvnn Sherman West Canada Section and Communication. These three sity in Daytona Beach for almost 20 Lois Erickson, Southwest Section ‘C” words remain essential to me as are the three “P” years, has been active in Civil Air Patrol since 1974, and is Gayl Henze, Mid-Atlantic Section words in our mission statement: Promote, Provide and currently captain and commander of her Squadron. Elaine Morrow, North Central Section Anna Taylor, South Central Section Preserve. Together they represent my goals for the of­ Since the FAA Accident Prevention Program began fice of President. in 1991, Vicki has been an accident safety counselor. She 99S ENDOWMENT FUND TRUSTEE I promise my continued commitment as some­ currently serves on the FAA’s Speaker’s Bureau and the Judy Bolkema-Tokar, North Jersey one who can be defined as a “grassroots” member. I FAA Production Crew. She was president of the Florida Hilda Ray, Alabama am a private pilot with a passion for flying that has Race Pilots Association (The Great Southern Air Race), translated into sincere devotion toward the Ninety- has been a judge there and also judged for the Air Race 99S MUSEUM OF Nines. Reading and hearing about the incredible ac­ Classic and NIFA. WOMEN PILOTS TRUSTEE Lisa Cotham, New Orleans complishments of our members makes me feel ex­ These commitments have deepened her appreciation Gene Nora Jessen, Idaho tremely humble. of aviation and for pilots, but her service to the Ninety- Anita Lewis, Utah My aviation accomplishments have been mostly Nines is the most rewarding. She was Vice Chairman and Lori Robishaw, San Fernando Valley in working with young people to inspire a love of then Chairman of the Florida Spaceport Chapter from Susie Sewell, Oklahoma flying and with my Chapter and Section. I do hon­ 1988-1992. Between 1992 and 1997 she was the South­ C.J. Strawn, Palms estly care about our members, which is similar in my east Section’s Treasurer, Vice Governor and Governor, Claire Walters, Palms profession as a teacher where I care and believe in serving as the Council of Governor’s Spokesperson (1996- Verna West, Santa Clara Valley each and every student. I have learned to listen to 97). Vicki strongly supports the Council of Governors individuals, help them set goals and achieve their and the principal that governors be invited to speak to AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM dreams. These are skills needed to be your President. questions at International Board meetings. Chairman Better communication is a goal for all of us, and Vicki has been an International Director since 1997, Marilyn Copeland, Northeast Kansas I will make every effort to increase positive commu­ sitting on several committees, including the International Trustee nication. As Past Governor of the Northwest Section, Nominating Committee and Personnel Study Commit­ Kay Alley, Kansas I believe in the power of the Council of Governors tee. She has also served continuously on the International Virginia Colbert, Northeast Kansas as a two-way communication tool between the Board Finance Committee both as a member of the Council of Lois Feigenbaum, Cape Girardeau Area Governors and then as an International Director since 1996. Jennifer Havens, Greater Kansas City and the Sections. Serving as a member of our Publi­ cations Committee and Chairman of the Long Range Vicki holds ratings for Single and Multi-engine, CFII.

AMELIA EARHART MEMORIAL Planning project, I know we have just begun to tap Ground Instructor, Glider Instructor, and ATP. She is an SCHOLARSHIP FUND TRUSTEE the resources that will provide improved communi­ active real estate broker, president/owner of Rainbow Jacqueline Boyd, Golden Triangle cation. I am a strong supporter of technological ad­ Realty of DeLand, Inc. and president/owner of Aero Sup­ Michelee Cabot. Eastern New England vances and believe the new computer system at Head­ plies & Express, Inc., in Daytona Beach. quarters, use of the Internet, as well as our regular Vicki says, “I greatly appreciate the opportunities Carolyn C. Carpp, con't. Vicki Lynn Sherman, con't. publications, will assist us to meet the goals we have set in this area. that I’ve had within The Ninety-Nines and other aviation organizations. As a member of the International Board for the past seven years, The experience of serving in various offices and committees will be a 1 have eagerly devoted my time and energies to Promoting, Provid­ valuable resource as President. We are a very unique organization, ca­ ing and Preserving our unique heritage as Ninety-Nines. I plan to pable of using our special perspective of aviation to support and protect continue on our present path of reinstating responsible financial man­ the aviation environment and to ensure the vitality of the aviation world. agement. I offer to you a person who is known for her positive atti­ We are the guardians of the past history of women pilots even as we tude, with the ability to organize materials and clarify information. create new history. While working as a negotiator in the arts community, I have devel­ “Presenting a ‘Cockpit Cool’ Seminar at Sun 'n Fun, taking young oped many interpersonal skills that will be valuable to the office of students for first airplane rides, getting together at Section and Interna­ President. tional meetings... there are so many rewards being a 99. We must ensure A new book by a prominent educational leader in the Seattle the future organization by maintaining a positive image and by attract­ area defines leading: “Leading means inspiring and not command­ ing and retaining members worldwide. We must protect the viability of ing. Leading means loving the people you lead and communicating a our organization by being stewards of the resources we have and by vision of where you can go together.” I wish to be your leader and pledge controlling budget and financial issues. I understand the commitment my personal best if elected to the office of President. that is required to serve as President of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., and I would proudly serve as President of our wonderful organization.”

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

JODY McCARRELL In return for your vote, I offer you my time mittees, a new advertis­ For Vice President and my dedication to The 99s to promote and en­ ing catalogue is being I FEEL I AM A REAL TEAM player and have courage women pilots by continuing to serve on developed, our PR pack­ represented all of you to the best of my ability as the Board of Directors. age has been updated International Treasurer. We and a PR video ob­ now have an in-house ac­ ELIZABETH LUNDIN JOGTICH tained. counting system and have For Treasurer To foster closer ties held to a tight budget plan. FINANCIAL STABILITY and accountability with our International As your vice president, I to our members are critically important issues Sections, a Pen Pal-Key Mardell Haskins can continue to support for our organization. My Pal and Vacation Ex­ these efforts. entire professional life change Program with our international members I have been a 99 for has been spent managing has been instigated. Lastly, our current project more years than I can Jody McCarrell money, achieving long- is to improve the roster and try to find a way to count, serving at many lev­ range financial goals and help fund the cost of both the 99NEWS and the els, including being named one of the first four finding solutions to fi­ roster. women judges for Federatiion Aeronautique nancial problems without Internationale. jeopardizing future finan­ DIANE PIRMAN One of the things I have brought to the Board cial security. For Director Elizabetli Lundin is a feeling of trust from the membership. My goal As a m em ber o f the Jogtich DIANE PIRMAN SERVED as Southwest Sec­ for our future is to keep growing. Finance Committee for tion Secretary from 1994-1996, as Vice Gov­ the past two years, I have assisted the Trea­ ernor from 1996-1997 MARY WUNDER surer in transferring our financial records into and as Governor from For Secretary Quick Books. I have been involved in prepar­ 1997-2000. Diane is a I HAVE SERVED The 99s for the past three years ing the financial statements for the annual single- and multiengine­ as Director. I am committed to strengthening our meeting and budgets for the coming year. rated CFII. She favors organization at the It is my goal as Treasurer to provide quar­ flying no higher than grassroots level because our terly financial reports to the Board of Direc­ 1,000 feet AGL (prefer­ member, and those we mo­ tors and the members. ably from coast to coast) tivate to join us are the life in her Cessna 172, en­ blood of the organization. MARDELL HASKINS joys air racing and plans Diane Pirman It is vital that the Board be For Director to do a lot more flying aware of members’ needs, A MEMBER SINCE 1980, I have served at “before the parts start to fall off.” that we stay focused on our all levels of the organization. A current Direc­ She says, “I believe that when women pi­ Mission and that we work tor on the International Board serving as liai­ lots can see that The 99s will augment their Mary Wunder to inspire the chapter mem­ son to the Advertising, Awards, Merchandis­ enjoyment of aviation and help them achieve bership committees to be more active with the sup­ ing, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Publica­ their aviation goals, they will gravitate to our port of the Board. tions and NIFA Committees. Under these com­ organization.” JUNE MILLS BENSON International Secretary, Vice President, President recently for diabetics, I For Nominating Committee and Immediate Past President. was unable to get my FOR YEARS AS A 99,1 have been also active in I believe 1 am well qualified to be a mem­ medical by the deadline to flying clubs, COPA, aerospace medicine and ber of the International Nominating Committee file for Board office. If RCAFA. Through Chap­ for the 2000-2002 term. elected to the Nominating ter, Section meetings, etc., Committee, I would use but also through my news­ GAYL HENZE my experience and con­ letters that I have penned, For Nominating Committee tacts at the Chapter. Sec­ being mindful of the shar­ IN 20 YEARS with the 99s, I have held all East­ tion and International ing of up-to-date knowl­ ern Pennsylvania Chapter offices. Serving as Vice level to recruit candidates edge, as well as interest­ Governor and Governor who will work hard to Elaine Morrow ing facts. twice of the Mid-Atlantic keep our organization pro­ My recent two years Section gave me the op­ gressing efficiently and effectively into the new as Governor broadened portunity to get to know millennium. my understanding, along 99s from all over the with input to the Board June Milts Benson world. By attending Sec­ ANNA TAYLOR and output to all our mem­ tion meetings, I have seen For Nominating Committee bers. Along with visits to Helsinki and England, how important the elected 1 JOINED THE 99s in 1987 and have been active this has helped to uphold our philosophy and aims officers are to the health at the Chapter, Section and International level. Our to international tenantry. of the Chapters, Sections organization has grown in and the International orga­ GayI Henze numbers and also com­ LOIS ERICKSON nization. I was Chairman plexity and diversity since For Nominating Committee of the International Elections Committee and 1929.1 am dedicated to the AS WE LOOK FORWARD to the new millen­ have worked on the International Bylaws Com­ belief that our Board of Di­ nium, the responsibility of the Nominating Com­ mittee. I would like to contribute to the organiza­ rectors should represent mittee will be to continue tion by encouraging qualified and dedicated can­ our diversity with charac­ working together to seek didates committed to the membership to run for ter, ethics and vision. out potential candidates International leadership. If elected to the for the elective positions Nominating Committee, which occur each year. ELAINE MORROW I’ll seek the most qualified Anna Taylor We must encourage For Nominating Committee candidates whose charac­ those members in whom SINCE JOINING IN 1986, I have served the ter includes fairness, honesty, professionalism, we, as individual 99s, rec­ Minnesota Chapter in all elective offices and on open communication and, above all. integrity. ognize the potential tal­ just about every Chapter committee, plus numer­ I consider the Nominating Committee a ent, experience and exper­ ous Section and International committees. I am year-round commitment of effort to find candi­ tise to fill a given post. It the 1998-99 North Central Secretary and Inter­ dates who are willing to offer their expertise and has been my privilege to national Secretary, experience to responsibly serve the 99s and hon­ serve as Southwest Section Governor as well as Since the FAA medical regulations changed orably uphold our public image.

CANDIDATES FOR 99s ENDOWMENT FUND TRUSTEE

JUDY BOLKEMA-TOKAR HILDA RAY For Trustee For Trustee I HAVE MANAGEMENT, computer design and in­ I HAVE SERVED as a Trustee for the Ninety-Nines vestment skills. Since 1990,1 have served the North Endowment Fund for two years and currently seek elec­ Jersey Chapter and the NY/NJ Section as an officer tion to a second term. We are beginning to see real for five terms. I have served in support positions at growth in the fund now, and with careful leadership, annual conventions. I have worked with The Ninety- we intend to grow the fund to a point where it can help Nines Endowment Fund since 1996. to support 99s activities and keep us from having to I believe this organization must have a firm fi­ raise dues to cover the expenses of the organization. nancial base. We need a steady income other than I have been an active 99 for 28 years, and have Hilda Ray dues. The Ninety-Nines Endowment Fund is the ' 0 emc,~ attended many International Conventions and many answer. Tokar Southeast Section meetings. I have held every office in my Chapter and am The fund is growing and I wish to continue as a trustee to help the currently the Southeast Section Vice Governor. fund develop into an asset we can all be proud to own. 1 love to fly and to help promote aviation activities. I am a member of AOPA and EAA, and although family circumstances have prevented me from going to Oshkosh, I hope to get there someday. LISA COTHAM public relations, and I worked the in archival li­ creation of the 99s Mu­ For Trustee brary in college. seum of Women Pilots. AS A FORMER MUSEUM Director, I reorga­ My volunteer life has been bountiful, includ­ As architect and de­ nized an aviation museum that was destroyed in ing Camp Fire Girls, a geology and mining mu­ signer of the museum, it a hurricane: exhibit de­ seum, a small aviation museum, and fund-rais­ has been a challenge— sign/fabrication, educa­ ing for cystic fibrosis and other organizations. meeting the deadlines, tional programs, public My 99s jobs have been everything from Chapter staying within budget and relations. During my ten­ chair to NW Section governor. I believe that suf­ designing plus supervising ure, the museum experi­ ficient funding from outside the organization is from my California home enced record donations, critical to its success and I will work to accom­ base. It is my goal to com­ C.J. Strawn attendance and gift shop plish that goal. plete and refine the inte­ sales—and received its rior and then move to the exterior where I have first two grants. LORI ROBISHAW plans for a gazebo, walk of wings and memorial We must keep For 1Yustee gardens. our Museum vibrant, THE 99S DID a yeoman’s job in creating a beau­ As Director, I will continue to support the Lisa Cotham seeking women aviators tiful museum and raising the funds to build it. museum’s progress and plan for its future, as well whose achievements are tomorrow’s history and Now we must help it as stressing the need for money and memorabilia. continue the tremendous work of The 99s in ful­ grow and prosper. We are filling this dream. so few in number, and it’s CLAIRE WALTERS 1 can help expand our affiliation and coop­ up to us to make sure that For Trustee eration with other museums through my knowl­ our past is remembered I WILL REPRESENT the wishes of the mem­ edge of and contacts in the museum industry. I and preserved. bership and will oversee the proper use of the will help pursue museum assessment grants and I consider myself a funds that will be pro­ national museum accreditation. management generalist vided to the museum in with expertise in the future. GENE NORA JESSEN fundraising, marketing I plan to continue to ' For Trustee and public relations, fi­ raise money for the mu­ MY INTENSE INTEREST in the museum nancial management, seum as I have for the past project evolved from volunteering for a solid two planning and advocacy, four years. My heart is to­ years in the 1970s, com­ all of which I believe can be helpful to the tally with The 99s and the piling and writing The 99s Museum's efforts. preservation of our his­ history. From that founda­ I’d be pleased to be in a position to share tory. I will work con­ tion came The Resource my skills and help develop a sound operating plan stantly in the future as I Claire Walters Center with archives, li­ for this very worthy endeavor. have in the past for the brary. oral history collec­ good of The 99s, as they have been an important tion, some film and a small SUSIE SEWELL part of my life. I am committed to serving the museum of artifacts and For Trustee organization with dedication and honor. collections, which I THE 99S MUSEUM of Women Pilots is one of chaired for nearly 20 our most exciting accomplishments! As an ap­ VERNA WEST years. pointed trustee, I served For TYustee Gene Nora Jessen The new headquar­ the museum as its trea­ HOME NEAR SAN FRANCISCO. Pilot and 99 ters building was built surer, helping set the since 1965. Taught by WASP Patricia Thomas with a second story shell anticipating a future ex­ course for fiscal respon­ Gladney. Early 70s most panded museum, now completed. Though we’ve sibility of funds raised to Chapter offices. 1972-78 opened the doors, much work lies ahead to es­ complete the museum, a Secretary, Vice Governor, tablish a recognized aviation museum. New blood historical treasure. W f Governor, Section. # is a must, and my wish is to serve only one term I wish to continue ■4, USPFT Council 1982-87, under the new trustee structure. serving as a trustee to help to Norway with team. meet demands of further 2 / Nominating Committee ANITA LEWIS development. Member- Susie Sewell 1988-90. Rewrite By- For Trustee ship support, however, is Laws 1991-92 IT HAS BEEN my pleasure to serve as interim still needed. Additional funds will be sought AWTAR Credentials chairperson for the 99s Museum. It was my re­ through grants to operate the museum as an edu­ 1972-77. AE Peak climb Verna West sponsibility to organize cational tool as well. 1987; Air Space America and implement the wishes My background: Past International Presi­ San Diego 1988; Environmental monitoring Oce­ of the Board of Trustees. dent, Vice President, Board member, AEMSF anic Society 1980s. Together, we accom­ Trustee, Museum Trustee, Insurance Chairman, Attended more than 50 Section Meetings, 17 plished an impossible Headquarters volunteer. Business: Aviation man­ Conventions, including Hawaii, Australia, task. Opening the Mu­ agement, accounting and insurance. Vancouver. Photographed many conventions, air seum was exciting, scary, races, air shows and have thousands of photos of exhilarating and frustrat­ C.J. STRAWN women pilots. Chairman Archives in OKC 1994- ing, a little like learning to For Trustee 96. Section Historian since 1982, records begin­ fly. My professional expe­ THIS IS AN EXCITING TIME for The 99s or­ ning 1932. rience has been mainly in Anita Lewis ganization and I am privileged to be a part of the Experienced, willing and able to serve. sales and marketing and MARILYN COPELAND She has served in many aviation organiza­ AOPA, 1980; national For Chairman tions including the Kansas Pilots Association, chairman, USPFT. 1981; NINETY-NINE SINCE 1962. Served as Chapter Kansas Aviation Museum and Kansas Aviation world chairman, WPFT, Chairman; Section Governor; International Head­ Advisory Committee. 1985; asked by President quarters Chairman (helped Kay is quoted as saying, “I believe in the Reagan’s transition team found two headquarters important mission of helping the AEBM grow to accept FAA Assistant buildings, and Int. 501 into a nationally recognized historical museum.” Deputy Administrator for (c)(3); International Con­ Kay joined the Kansas Chapter in 1976. Airports. (She declined, vention Co-Chairman, meant separation from 1971, 1988, 2002; Three VIRGINIA COLBERT family.) Listed in “W ho’s Lois Feigenbaum World Aviation Congress For Trustee Who in Aviation and Boards; International VIRGINIA HAS BEEN A member of The 99s Aerospace”; special aviation advisor to Prime President 1992-1994. since 1983. She has been active in Chapter of­ Minister Rajiv Gandhi, 1994; serves NAA Se­ Co-owner/manager, fices, Section meetings lection Committee, Katherine Wright Memorial airplane dealerships, Marilyn Copeland and many events. Award; Chairman, 99s Election Procedures Com­ Copeland Airport, The Colberts own a mittee; current Trustee, AEBM. Wichita, Kansas. Presently Piper Saratoga owner plumbing supply business. with Private, Instrument, 3,900 hours. Flew 10 Virginia worked for Kan­ JENNIFER HAVENS Powder Puff Derbys, two Air Race Classics, the sas State University, setting For Trustee Angel Derby and Shangri La Grand Prix. up the Aviation Depart­ HAS OVER 14 YEARS providing business con­ Co-chairman, Amelia Earhart 100th Birth­ ment. Much of her life has sulting and proven ability to implement effec­ day Festival; past president. Auxiliary of the been spent serving in vol­ tive solutions for clients. American Dental Association. unteer work. Is passionate about Has successfully led the Amelia Earhart Virginia has a true Virginia Colbert aviation. Has accumulated Birthplace Museum restoration and fund-raising interest in the heritage and 500 logged hours and cur­ efforts since 1994 as Chairman. history of Amelia Earhart. She would like the op­ rently preparing for her portunity to serve as Trustee of the Amelia Earhart Commercial checkride. Is KAYALLEY Birthplace Museum. She is advantageously geo­ a member of the local For Trustee graphically located to attend the meetings and Chapter and also a mem­ SERVING AS A professional pilot for 18 years, hopes to give her time and talents toward this ber of Wings Over Mid- Kay holds two Airline Transport Pilot ratings. As project. America, Inc., Air Care an international ferry pilot, Alliance, Women in Avia­ Jennifer Havens she has flown across the LOIS FEIGENBAUM tion, Save-A-Connie, Atlantic, Pacific and Car­ For Trustee EEA, Air Race Classic. ibbean. PAST INTERNATIONAL President; Chairman, Non-aviation related organizations include Kay maintains an ex­ Cape Girardeau Area Chapter; first Headquarters Ewing M. Kaufmann Fund for Greater Kansas tensive collection of avia­ Chairman, 1969; appointed by President Nixon City, coalition for Community Collaboration. tion history books with to serve on FAA Women’s Advisory Committee Formal education includes masters of busi­ special interest on the bi­ on Aviation, Co-chairman, 1975; first woman to ness administration, bachelor of science and con­ ographies of Amelia receive Laurence P. Sharpies Award, 1979; ap­ tinuing maters work. Earhart. pointed Midwest Regional Representative for Kay Alley

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JACQUELINE BOYD MICHELEE CABOT For Trustee For Trustee I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER of The Ninety-Nines, ACTIVE 99 SINCE 1978; commercial, instrument, Inc. since receiving my private pilot’s license in 1975. SEL, gliders, with 3,350 hours. Governer NE Sec­ I have been a member of the Nebraska Chapter, the tion ’94-’96. Av-Safety, Nominating and ENE Schol­ Mid-Tennessee Chapter and currently the Golden arship Committees (fund-raiser, judge). Current Di­ Triangle Chapter. I currently serve on the AEMSF rector Section Board. ARC ’91. Board of Trustees as the Research Scholar Grant G.A. involvement: Director Aero Club of New Chairman. England (est. 1902), scholarship committee and 1 believe that the Amelia Earhart Memorial newsletter editor-in-chief. Air Safety Foundation’s Michelee Cabot Scholarship is one of the finest scholarship opportu­ Jacqueline Boyd “Hat in the Ring" Society. AirLifeLine pilot. Sport: nities available for women in aviation. My continu­ past L-19 tow pilot, Greater Boston Soaring. Avia­ ing goal as a Trustee is to maintain success and foster the expansion of tion Business: FBO office manager, 1970s, Aviation Post leader. BSA. '97- scholarship opportunities for all 99s. ’98-'99 produced 99s’ Convention Souvenir Programs, working with AEMSF Board. Current responsibility outside aviation: Trustee, Higgins Armory Mu­ seum, Worcester, Massachusetts; 21st century long-range planning committee. PHOTO BY PETRA COLLEEN San Diego Aerospace Museum Aerospace Diego San et f s ofis led lw frs o n fo from and to fares low already its f o ost m ff o cent and indbergh L iego’s D San from inutes m 10 only e pl ng a t e th at g in n n la e w p s g in re th a f g o citin e g ex ta an the v ad experience to take us location and in jo will onderful w you this hope Section, day. est the w f o pleas­ a r events fo the on cool perfect reflect 60s— to breezes the stroll to ant ocean the evenings nd A the n great are dow activities. peratures tem outdoor for 75-degree arm w The Century. be n a Dig nwww.sandiego.org w w w on iego D San in able Diego. San irports. A ery and ontgom M alifornia C Southern in located shopping best conveniently the is to next oubletree D The headquarters. e Hot conf ence c n re fe n o c l te o H ley Val­ ission M oubletree D S 49 1/2 of Ramona Burk, will be your host. your be will Burk, Ramona 1/2 of 49 Burk, Raymond Retired Admiral Station. Air Naval Island at theNorth aircraft based carrier miss this nuclear-powered Don't STENNIS— THE animals. 3,000 than more to of animals 3,800 over for cares Zoo Diego San world-famous acre Old of romance and charm beautiful the this of all tour narrated revisit a California. and Enjoy R— city U TO historic ITY and C O IEG D SAN Oceanography, experience a dazzling variety of marine life from life marine of of Institution variety Scripps at dazzling Located a — experience AQUARIUM Oceanography, BIRCH STEPHEN home now is the park for facility 2,100-acre the breeding a as animals, large Zoo's Originating — Diego PARK San AL ANIM 100- ILD W the Park, Balboa species. beautiful different in 800 Located — O O Z O IEG D SAN Southw est A irlines is offering discounts o f 10 per­ 10 f o discounts offering is irlines A est Southw outhern C alifornia offers a near perfect clim ate ate clim perfect near a offers alifornia C outhern You can check out the long list o f activities avail­ f activities o list long the out check can You for rest, relaxation and o u r Flight to the 21st 21st the to Flight r u o and relaxation rest, for orcneec hss me esofte South­ the f o bers em m hosts, conference Your SPECIAL SCHEDULED TOURS DURING CONFERENCE 2000 CONFERENCE DURING TOURS SCHEDULED SPECIAL S D n a D t e l b u o ego g ie H > S < l e t o M on io s s i

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- Join other 99s 99s other - Join three Expand - Holiday topic topic wl dpr a Pdoo Mon­ on Pedro San depart will SUNNI GIBBONS. SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAPTER MARIA VALLEY SANTA GIBBONS. SUNNI BY DESIGNED 2000 LOGO CONFERENCE [email protected] [email protected] Detailed information about about information Detailed OVNIN INFO CONVENTION the conference and events events and conference the or phone 408-274-9152. phone or (www.ninety-nines.org). ua Lro: -al at e-mail Larson: Susan il eaalbe n the in available be will March/April 99 99 March/April The Conference 2000 2000 Conference The eitain forms Registration The 99s web site web 99s The is available on on available is oriao is coordinator News.

INDIA SECTION 1979 to 2000 and beyond BY CHANDA BUDHABHATTI, India Section

n 1928, three years before the birth of civil avia­ Ition in India, the first flying club open to civil­ ians was established in Bombay. Although a few Nivedita Jain Bhasin, world’s youngest Commander on During a recent trip to women were members of this Bombay Flying Club, Boeing 737. Bangkok, I visited with Ms. they were unknown to each other. Boobruay Chobchai, a India issued 153 private and seven commercial pi­ woman Deputy Director Indian Women Pilots Association lots licenses to women. General ofThailand. She was Twenty years ago, our vision was to promote surprised to learn from Mr. A chance visit in 1966 by an American 99 trig­ Narayan Dongol, senior ATC gered the idea to form an association. In 1967, Rabia women in the field of aviation and space. Today, we officer in Nepal, that there Futehally, Mohini Shroff, Mangala Joshi, Kumudini have 27 women pilots flying for various airlines in are quite a few women work- Rawal, Dr. Sunila Bhajekar and I formed the Indian India— and that includes five captains! ing at Thailand's control Women Pilots’Association (IWPA), a nonprofit body tower. She was even more with its headquarters in Mumbai. The current Indian Air Force admits women in 1994 surprised to learn there were seven women pilots in Nepal strength of this association is 105 nationwide. In 1994, the Indian Air Force opened the doors and that six of them are air­ IWPA’s purpose (like The 99s) is to foster, pro­ for women pilots and we now have women flying line pilots! mote and facilitate the awaremess, helicopters and transport planes; education and development of women are balloonists, ag pilots, aerospace to all—men and flight instructors, engineers, tech­ women— but especially women, nicians, flight dispatchers and con­ through seminars, conferences, es­ trol tower personnel. say competitions in schools, etc. First aviation museum in India India Section formed in 1977 We have been working for the past Cap!. Sonee Runa In 1977, IWPA formed the In­ few years to have the fir s t avia­ Capt. Sonee Rana, dia Section of The 99s to facilitate tion museum in India, and have shown on the cover, was the and exchange experiences and been fortunate to get a contribution first woman commercial pi­ ideas over the subcontinent and of 5,000 square feet of built-up lot and first woman airline pi­ over the world. Several of us, who area in the existing premises of the lot of Nepal. had been 99s since 1966, helped Aerospace Hall at the Nehru Sci­ Sonee and the other five women— Bhawna Rant, Niru form the India Section. ence Centre in Mumbai. Shreshta, Sabina Shreshta, For many years, there were INDIAN WOMEN PILOTS STAMP Prashansa Shrestha, Rakksha only a handful of women pilots What do we see fo r the future? In 1999. the government o f India Rana—are being sponsored scattered all over India. The 1980s issued a postage stamp honoring More excitement. Many chal­ for one year of membership proved to be the turning point, re­ women pilots, quite a remarkable lenges. And a bright future with in The 99s by Fran Bera, flecting the sustained and patient fea t in our country. new visions, new ideas and fresh Joyce Hilchie, Marilyn Copeland, Barbara Evans work of more than two decades. approaches towards our aims and and me. Since then, Indian women have become airline pi­ goals. So let us be ready to plan our millennium cel­ The India Section will lots, air force flight officers, coast guard pilots, flight ebrations with strong communication, camaraderie introduce the Nepal Section dispatchers, engineers, air traffic controllers, airport and spreading the wings of friendship of The 99s to The 99s' existing 21 Sec­ managers, flight safety officers, etc. w orldw ide. tions at WAESC 2000 In 1985, the Director General of Aviation in SOME "FIRSTS" FOR WOMEN PILOTS OF INDIA

The Second World Aviation Education & Safety Congress participants, Mumbai, India, March 1994. 1932 - Mrs. Urmila K. Parekh was first Indian woman to First World Aviation Education & Safety Congress and aviator, author and actor Cliff Robertson. obtain "A" license. In 1986,1WPA organized the first World Avia­ Third WAESC will be held in Nepal 1947-54 - Durba Banerjee tion Education & Safety Congress (WAESC), which After two very successful WAESCs in India, the was first pilot of Indian Air­ was sponsored by The 99s and the Aero Club of India Section of The 99s—along with the Indian lines. India. The first of its kind in Asia, the Congress was Women Pilots Association—are organizing the 1967 - Chanda Savant inaugurated by then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Budhabhatti was first to ob­ W A ESC 20(X) w hich will be held N ovem ber 6-8 in More than 300 delegates from different parts of the tain FAA Commercial USA Kathmandu, Nepal. world participated. pilot license. This will be The 99s largest international con­ 1976 - Binodini Devi Second WAESC in Bombay gress held outside the United States. Members of Laishram was first flight in­ A second WAESC was held in Bombay in 1994 The 99s are invited to be members of its executive structor and agro pilot. and included speakers such as Lt. Manja Block from Board of Directors to prove that 99s can success­ 1985-95 - Saudam ini Holland, the world’s first woman F -16 fighter pilot; fully organize a Congress of great magnitude any­ Deshmukh was first Captain Capt. Susan Darcy, first woman test pilot for Boeing; where in the world. on Fokker Friendship F-27; first Captain in the world to fly an all women crew, LATA, scheduled flight on F-27; first - r mIIS IS AN INVITATION to check pilot on F-27 in Asia; J all men and women avia­ first Captain on Boeing 737; tion enthusiasts to attend this first Captain in Asia to fly all Congress. It will be an excel­ women crew on B-737; first lent opportunity to mix and captain on Airbus-320; and mingle with world renowned first Captain in Asia to fly all women crew on A-320. speakers, famous aero­ space persons, govern- ^ ment officials from around the globe, other 99s—and the men and women pilots of Nepal. His Majesty the King and the Queen of 7 Nepal have tentatively agreed to inaugurate the Congress. Come revel in the gran­ deur of Mt. Everest, world's highest mountain. Visit the vibrant Buddhist Praharas, tranquil For information and/or registration, Saudamini Deshmukh monasteries and safari to Chitwan. Trekking contact Chanda Budhabhatti, 1990 - Nivedita lain Bhasin and river rafting are available on request. The World Aviation Congress Secretariat, at 26 years old was world's cost includes round trip airfare, deluxe first- 1051 N. Columbus Blvd., #101, youngest Commander on class hotel accommodations and breakfast. Tucson, A Z 85711. Boeing 737. The registration fee ranges from US $2,200 Fax 520-325-7243 1997 - Dr. Kalpana Chawla or e-mail [email protected] to US $3,800, depending on your choice of was first Indian-born to be­ tours. come an astronaut. est private French documentary television company. Lori was chosen to fly the Explorer, a “Winnebago with wings,” which accommodates seven and a TV studio, the rear futon doubling as a queen bed. L’ Avion (their name for the airplane) is CAREER PILOTS an experimental twin engine, tube and fabric bul­ Lori Egge, Kirsten King, Nicole Wall, bous amphibian, the only one of its kind in the world. It was built in Grangeville, Idaho, by Dean Wilson. Laurie Reeves and Aileen Watkins Cameras are mounted on the tail, wing tips, cowl­ ing, as well as inside for underwater filming. Lori Egge, Bill Weise and Terry Crafty served as pilots while the French company filmed from Yellowstone into the Gulf of Mexico, Belize and on to the tip of South America. Lori Egge Lori’s program also provided us with a capsule view of Sky Trekking Alaska. Lori personalizes a BY JACQUIE BILOFF, Mat-Su Valley Chapter custom aerial Alaskan or Canadian adventure for he name Lori Egge had bantered the edges of small parties of two to eight to experience North Tmy aviation activities for several years. She had America’s highest mountains and largest glaciers. been a fish-spotter for 15 years and owner of Sky An escape to the Soviet Far East is also possible. Trekking Alaska, clearly tough and well able to hold She offers world-class fishing, backpacking, her own. The hangar stories had easily framed an camping and professionally guided glacier climbs, image of Lori Egge in my mind’s eye. Her name sled dog rides and/or long nature walks as an oppor­ had recently surfaced again on the Mat-Su Valley tunity to photograph the vast array of flowers, birds Chapter meeting announcement. She became a new and wildlife. There is even a chance offered to ex­ member of our Chapter and was scheduled to pro­ perience life in an Eskimo village or to follow the Lori Egge personalizes vide the program for our monthly 99s meeting. I re­ Iditarod, the world’s last remaining great sled-dog a custom aerial solved not to miss the meeting; my curiosity was to race. Alaskan or Canadian be satisfied. Forbes Magazine featured a story of Lori's work adventure fo r small Lori's grin erased my mental chalkboard as she in its summer 1997 issue called “Northern Flights.” parties of two to eight greeted me. A petite, almost dainty, blonde wiped Adventures for two are flown in her Cessna 185. away my preconceived perception. However, in the Larger groups are accommodated in a restored 1943 to experience North next few moments, she was to use her commentary Super Widgeon. You can access Lori’s web site at America’s highest and slide presentation to underscore her capabilities skytrekkingalaska.com. (Lori was married the day mountains and as a pilot, test pilot and stunt pilot. The latter was after Thanksgiving, so look for her under a new largest glaciers. accomplished while flying for Canal Plus, the larg­ name: Lori Michels.) PHOTO PHOTO CREDIT: SKY TREKKING ALASKA L'Avion, an experimental twin engine, tube and fabric bulbous amphibian, the only one of its kind in the world.

14 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS®/ 99 NEWS - JANUARY/FEBRUARY - 2000 Kirsten King in galleries in Calgary and she takes painting commis­ BY KRISTINA SOUTAR sio n s, m ainly o f p e o p le ’s his self-proclaimed adventurer started off miles homes and favorite land­ Tfrom where she is now. Not encouraged in scapes. But for the time be­ school to aspire to professions such as architecture, ing, she is focused on mak­ and never imagining that a woman could become a ing a reality the dreams of professional pilot, Kirsten leapt straight into the the girl who stood on the booming 1980s job market after graduation and, tak­ dock at her cottage, watch­ ing advantage of her accounting and computer skills ing her father’s plane fly learned in university courses and on-the-job train­ overhead, and confirming ing. She spent nearly two decades working in dif­ that there are no limits to Kristen King ferent industries in various Canadian cities before what we can achieve. becoming a pilot and changing her career. Kirsten is secretary for the Alberta Chapter. After working in Fort McMurray for the mu­ This article was adaptedfrom one written by Kristina Soutar. The nicipal government and in Toronto for a graphic complete article may be seen by accessing www.ltavergal.on.ca, design company which closed, Kirsten picked up on then choose "chronicle, ” then choose “taking wings. a childhood dream of being a pilot and spent the summer of 1990 flight training in Alberta. She stopped short of completing the written flight exam, Nicole Wall however, and accepted a job offer from an architec- BY FELICITY McKENDRY. Eastern Ontario Chapter ture firm in Toronto. he Air Cadet League of Canada was formed in She decided the West was where she really 1941 to interest youth in aviation. At first, it wanted to be, so Kirsten settled in Vancouver in 1991 T was for males only, but eventually accepted female where she quickly found new work in the architec­ cadets. Nicole Wall was an award winning Royal ture/design industry. After moving through several Canadian Air Cadet. She was the only one in her temporary positions— and adding the financial ser­ family, brothers included, who was bitten by the vices industry to her repertoire— in 1996, with the aviation bug. She won a scholarship for her gliding encouragement of her father, himself a pilot, Kirsten license and the next year on another flying scholar­ once again set her sights on the skies, and she began ship achieved her power license in 1989 at North in earnest to pursue the process of becoming a pilot. Bay, Ontario. Flying runs way back in Kirsten’s family: Her Next, Nicole took the three-year aviation course grandfather was a commodore in the RAF for 28 offered by Red Deer College in Alberta. She gradu­ years and over the course of his career, including ated in 1993 near the top of her class with a Com- duty in WWI and WW1I, had logged 18.000 hours flying time. Continued on next page Kirsten now has a Commercial License for single and multiengine land and sea airplanes. All that stands between her and a Boeing 737 is more hours in the air to earn her Airline Transport License for large, international carriers. She is getting close to achieving her Instructor Rating and getting a job as a flight instructor to gain those hours. Then it’s onward and upward to commuter and, eventually, larger airlines. At the end of a century that has been revolu­ tionary in the apparently limitless opportunities available to women, the sky still remains a man’s world in numbers of women pilots, as well as in the relatively low exposure professional flying has for young women choosing careers. Kirsten’s advice is to “Be ready for the unexpected...and don’t ever think you are too old to make a change, no matter how fundamental. You just have to remain flexible.” Kirsten also is an artist. Her watercolors hang Nicole Parker Wall, First officer on Jetstream 31, British Airspace mercial license, an Instrument Endorsement and a Flight Instructor Rating. After her first job at Red Deer, she accepted an instructor’s position at the Kingston Flying Club (KFC) When 1 went out to meet and welcome her to KFC, there was a certain bonding that took place. I had been the first female instructor when 1 was hired there in 1953. While at KFC in 1994-95, Nicole earned her twin rating with IFR endorsement. A well-recognized 99s life member, Lorna DeBlicquy, conducted her multi-flight test in Ottawa. A job flying a Navajo took her to Regina, Saskatchewan, followed by a six-month contract with the First Nations Air Services at Deseronto, Ontario. In 1996, she flew a C337 Sky master out of Dryden, Ontario, on fire patrol for the Ontario gov­ Capt. Lynn Rippelmeyer (left), first wonum to fly a ernment before moving to Yellowknife in Decem­ B-747, and Capt. Aileen Watkins in the cockpit o f a 747. ber 1997 where she has been employed by North journey. You may be thinking, “If I could only af­ Western Air Lease. ford my instrument...get more multi-time...get a Nicole is current on four types of twin engine freight job...get a commuter job...upgrade to Laurie Reeves aircraft: First officer on Jetstream BA31, Captain captain...get on with a major...hold widebody cap­ on BE 99, C-402 and C-337 Skymaster, so she is tain. Heck, why not fly the space shuttle?” Each step, very busy logging hours— now more than 3,600. Laurie Reeves each accomplishment, needs to be recognized. You The day previous to our telephone conversation, BY CAROL PHELPS. must remember where you started, and rejoice in Connecticut Chapter she flew the Premier of the Northwest Territories on your victories along the way. his appointments. She also told me that she and her aurie Reeves, Connecti­ Networking is important. Shooting for your husband Justin have just completed the paperwork cut Chapter, is a Cap­ goals will require help. Advice from those who have L for the acquisition of a Maule which they plan to tain for United Airlines, fly­ operate on wheels, skis and floats. paved the way before you, financial ingenuity, and ing the left seat in a Boeing the 2% inspiration/98% perspiration rule applies. In addition to the flying bond, we have another 767. Prior to that, she was There are scholarships available for training and my common factor. In spite of a difference in our ages first officer with type ratings advice is: Apply! You won’t always get them as there of 42 years, we each taught our future husbands how on B747-400, B767 and B- is stiff competition out there, but you can’t win if to fly! 757. you d o n ’t apply. At the New England/ I was interviewing with two female major air­ New York-New Jersey Sec­ Aileen Watkins line pilots for a scholarship recently. I was asked tion meeting last year, Laurie ne night, as a young girl, I sat glued in front of about my ultimate career goals, and my answer in­ received the New England Othe television, awestruck, watching this beau­ volved mentioning my favorite aircraft, the Boeing Section’s Merit Award. Even tiful woman with long, perfectly groomed hair stand 747, the aircraft 1 would love to fly. The lead inter­ though her flying schedule in front of the huge, majestic Boeing 747. She wore viewer asked why I was interested in the 747, and I kept her quite busy, she does four stripes. She was not only a captain, but the first began my emotional response about how majestic, not forget about The 99s. woman in the world to fly a Boeing 747! immense and beautiful the airplane was, and how She has held offices in the I’ve spent many years pursuing my dream of engineering and many minds and hands could cre­ Section and has taken over becoming an airline pilot, and I was keyed into a ate such a magnificent means of transporting so many the reins of the Chapter sev­ little secret a friend passed along as I visited the cock­ people thousands of miles... the 747 is the biggest eral times. She works hard pit of the widebody airliner he’d just piloted into and the best. to maintain the interest of the Tampa for an overnight. “Aileen,” he said, “with your When I finished my answer, she introduced her­ members in keeping the persistence and determination, you will wear the self. She was that woman— that captain I had seen Chapter alive and active. uniform. You will sit in the left seat. It will happen on television that night so many years ago. Perhaps Laurie is an asset to The sooner than you think. Just hang in there— and never one day I will see my seat in the 747, and believe 99s and certainly an excel­ give up." me, I am enjoying the journey there! lent role model for any He was exactly right. Have persistence and woman interested in pursu­ remember where you started. Always keep track of Houston Chapter member Aileen Watkins is a captain ing a career in aviation. how far you’ve come. Most importantly, enjoy the for Continental Express on the ATR 42 and 72. f you could pick one piloting ability whose importance ranks above all others during your flying career, which one would it be? Super smooth landings would certainly be nice for the ego,I but when it comes to keeping you alive, and well-employed, I'd vote for outstanding instrument flying skills. Why? Because every phase of your aviation career can benefit from your thor­ CAREERS ough learning, continual practice and on-going application of your IFR abilities. Good instrument skills—a must My interest in instrument flying began once I’d accumulated about 75 hours of flight time. At that point, I began to pay more BY KAREN KAHN, Santa Barbara Chapter attention to those other pilots who talked in what seemed to be a secret language, discussing approach plates, ILSs, localizers, DHs and all the other mysterious details of what seemed to be an­ portant to your future success. Until they do away with the require­ other world of flying. The more I heard, the more intrigued I ment for ADF training, you'll find the best preparation for what seems became until I finally decided it was time to join the world of to be the most dreaded of all checkride maneuvers, is your ability to sightless flight and begin my instrument training. hold a heading. Without it, you’re constantly having to divert your That was just over 28 years ago. I began working on my in­ attention from the numerous other flying duties to correct what should strument rating in a Cessna 150 equipped with one Navcom and come naturally, good old straight-and-level flying. You may be an­ precious little else for radio gear. If I had known how important noyed by your instructor’s constant harping on your heading control, instrument flying would ultimately become to me (my lifeblood, but it’s the secret to the pro pilot’s success. so to speak, as an airline pilot) I might have had a greater appre­ As you progress up the career ladder, maintaining your IFR profi­ ciation of the training I was receiving. Learning the basics in a ciency will be an on-going necessity. Many an airline or corporate job slow trainer with one radio, helped me perfect my skills at a (or upgrade from second to first officer) has been lost for lack of a speed I could keep up with and saved me money as well. Later, good sim ride. Indeed, some employers don’t even bother with a per­ when I proved I was ready to handle a faster ship, I moved into a sonnel interview until after you’ve demonstrated your ability to mas­ 172, (and increased my hourly expenditure from $15.50 all the ter their simulator. Even if you think you’re current on instruments, way up to $23 per flight hour!) which was - and still is - don’t jeopardize your upcoming interview by failing to one of the best instrument training ships available. get some simulator practice sessions, including hold­ 1 spent many evening hours flying holding patterns ing patterns, precision and non-precision approaches. as well as the FAA’s infamous “A” and “B” patterns Staying proficient is much easier than trying to re­ (found in the back of the Instrument Flying Handbook) move the IFR rust once it’s accumulated. Even if you in the FBO’s back room, where they’d just installed a only crank up your desktop PC sim once a month, that’s new Frasca instrument ground trainer. It occupied at least excellent practice which can keep your instrument scan half the space of a real airplane, but fortunately cost a fluid and current. Those steep turns I’m required to dem­ fraction of the aircraft’s rental rate. I practiced those onstrate every 6 months in the sim can’t be practiced at climbs, turns and descents repeatedly until they became work, but make for great training exercises at home on second nature and I could then split my concentration Karen Kahn the FS2001 use for review and sim preparation. If it seems to include tracking, timing and tuning. Later, when I a bit too easy, just crank in a bit of turbulence to chal­ started instructing instrument students myself, I could more eas­ lenge your scan. ily see how important good fundamentals were to completing The instrument training you receive to start your career IS very the course in a timely manner and becoming a competent instru­ important, as is your on-going proficiency maintenance. Even if you’re ment pilot. Without them the workload easily became over­ not required to take that every 6 months checkride that will hopefully whelming and the frustration level insurmountable. force you to keep your scan current, I recommend you pretend you’ve In today’s competitive accelerated training environment some got a 6-month ride looming and challenge yourself to keep up your schools advertise their total avoidance of simulators, preferring proficiency. to tout the advantages of “all training in real airplanes.” How­ Your penalty for non-currency can be much more disastrous than ever beneficial logged flight hours can be, they aren’t, in my mine. A failed checkride is peanuts compared to the crumpled alumi­ estimation, outweighed by the advantages of learning, early in num tragedy that can result if you don’t stay proficient at a skill that your career, how to handle what will become a staple in your can, and will, take you to the top, and keep you there throughout your flying diet: the flight simulator, be it a desktop version or a 3- flying career. axis Level III Wonder Machine. One certainty in any professional pilot’s working life is the Karen Kahn is a Captain for a major US airline and author of the new biannual proficiency check, most always accomplished in a book FLIGHT GUIDE FOR SUCCESS—Tips and Tadics for the As­ motion simulator. Indeed, some type rating training on new gen­ piring Airline Pilot. Type-rated in the MD-80 and Lockheed JetStar, eration aircraft is now accomplished solely in simulators, the she holds an ATP, Gold Seal CFLAIM and is rated in gliders, seaplanes and helicopters. In addition to being an FAA Aviation Safety counselor, pilots never experiencing a “real” airplane until they begin their she runs Aviation Career Counseling (805-687-9493), a pilot career guid­ first revenue flight. ance and airline interview counseling firm based in Santa Barbara, Cali­ So, back in the beginning, when you’re first learning your fornia. IFR skills, pay special attention to the basics. They’re very im- FINNISH SECTION 99s attend ceremony at Finnish Aviation Museum BY MARDELL HASKINS, International Director

Static aircraft display at Finland's first air museum.

or the second time in 1999, The 99s have made F a major contribution toward one of our goals of “Preserving the history of women in aviation” with The Finnish Section has the opening of an impressive and substantial exhibit done a superb job of at the Finnish Aviation Museum at the Helsinki- gathering and displaying Vantaa Airport on September 11. International Director Mardell Haskins, West information on the history Canada Governor June Mills Benson, German Gov­ of women pilots in Finland, ernor Andrea Moller and three members from the Europe and the United German Section gathered together with Finnish Gov­ States. Way to go, Finland! ernor Leila Jylanki and members of the Finnish Sec­ tion for a dedication ceremony and dinner-dance. They were joined by more than 75 Finnish pilots The 99s impressive exhibit at Finnish Aviation Museum. and friends. The large and very impressive display shows airline pilots’ uniforms, Finnish aviation awards, air women pilots in Finland from early days to present racing photos and photos of almost every Finnish day activities. In addition to a rather comprehensive woman pilot to date. There are also displays featur­ history of The 99s, the exhibit includes a simulator, ing Amelia Earhart and the AE Birthplace Museum.

Attending the opening of The 99s exhibit at the Finnish Aviation Museum at Helsinki Ventaa Airport were: (Back row) Pauliina Kuokka, Johanna Piirainen, Irene Ihme, Saija Forss, Paivi Salo, Marja-Siko Kiuas, Kirsi Seppala, Mar jo Koskinen, Mila Kempas, Silvia Tomaschewski, Renate Schmidt and Ute Toelke. (Front row) Kaisu Urmas, Inkeri Kurketa, Eira Standertskjold, June Mills Benson, Mardell Haskins, Tiina Hakkarainen, Leila Jylanki, Andrea Moller and Heide Riech. PHOTO BY THERESA LUSCZEK January/February 2000 issue o f f o issue 2000 January/February president o f NAAF Board o f Trustees, at the induction the at f Trustees, o Board f NAAF o president ee Wiae safe-ac rtrlvn n Kingsport, in living writer 45402. a free-lance is OH Whitaker Helen Dayton Center. Exhibition and tion States. nited U the in pilot an om ash. w D Speed outstanding the ranscontinental T endix B prestigious hours. 196 f o record duration eling in n h NH, otc NH, yo Conven­ C ayton D NAHF, a­ contact inform For NAHF, the pioneers. on tion space and air honor to 1962 in as 1979. in year that died ouise L rophy T on arm H the received also She refu­ new a set arsalis M Frances copilot and ouise L Santa from race cross-country nine-day a Derby, ir A ulta­ sim to an om w only and first the as w and cense pany. om C ngineering E Thaden the f o ceremony honoring Louise Thaden. Louise honoring ceremony Tennessee, and a friend o f Bill and Pat Thaden. Pat and f Bill o a friend and Tennessee, 1932 In ichols. N land ow R both uth R beating and hio, O arhart E elia m A Cleveland, to California, onica, M records. endurance and speed li­ altitude, hold transport neously her earn to States nited U the in an om w EO C as w and orporation, C onstration dem ircraft A and eech B for project. pilot representative and arking lie factory airm m a O was national a She on Phoebe ith pilots helped w en om she w orked w other arhart, She E 99s. elia m A The ith W form setter. record and and illiam W children, ouise’s L by accepted and pion. Pat Thaden Webh, Bill Thaden and Wayne Morris, Wayne and Thaden Bill Webh, Thaden Pat Patricia. Louise w as a pioneer aviatrix, a race pilot pilot race a aviatrix, pioneer a as w ­ cham Louise Patricia. aerobatic orld w and national U.S. agstaff, W shrined into the N ational Aviation H all o f Fam e in in e Fam f o all H Aviation ational N the into shrined NAHF in Thaden Louise atn i,o uy 4 1999. 24. July on hio, O Dayton. A BY HELEN WHITTAKER HELEN BY 1905 and began flying in 1927. She w as the fourth fourth the as w She 1927. in flying began and 1905 The National Aviation Hall o f Fam e was founded founded was e f Fam o Hall Aviation National The An extensive story about L ouise appears in the the in appears ouise L about story extensive An In 1936, she w as the first w om an to w in the the in w to an om w first the as w she 1936, In en’s om W ational N first the won she 1929, In in rkansas, A entonville, B in born was Louise se’ awar was esent t tty a P y b d te n e s re p s a w , rd a w a ’s e is u o L ae Loie Phtig Thdn s ­ n e as w haden T hetridge cP air M pioneer ouise L greats, racer aviation ale m o tw ith w long A viation fo r Women. r fo viation A

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How the Forest o f Friendship got started Fay was appointed The 99s Chairman for America’s Bicentennial in 1976. One of her ideas (and she always has many of those) was to create a forest as a living, growing symbol for The 99s’ motto: FIRST DAY COVERS World Friendship Through Flying. She thought Atchison would be a perfect place for that forest. FOR AEMSF To implement the idea, every state and many nations were invited to send a seedling from their BY BARBARA EVANS, Chairman state or national tree; these were planted in the new “forest.” These 25-year-old trees have now truly cre­ ated a forest, hence the name “Forest of Friendship There is a winding "Memory Lane” walkway through this area. Every year since 1976, people of many nations representing all facets of the history of n 1963 Charter Member Fay Gillis Wells was in­ aviation have been memorialized with metal plaques Istrumental in finalizing Clara Studer’s effort of with their names set in this cement walkway. getting the United States Post Office to issue an Amelia Earhart eight-cent airmail stamp on July 24, First Day Covers fund-raiser Amelia’s birthday. Another idea of Fay’s was: “Since all those First Several 99s gathered together in Atchison, Kan­ Day Covers from 1963 are valuable, they could be Anyone interested in sas, Amelia’s birthplace and stamped several thou­ used to raise funds for ordering a cover or sand envelopes with that stamp. Then, in the first of the AEMSF.” So every receiving a list of some ouronce-in-a-decade flyaways from Amelia Earhart year since then, “new” of the older covers that Airport in Atchison, these First Day Covers (FDC) First Day Covers have are still available can were flown by seven Charter Members to the four been issued by adding send a request (along corners of the United States. sufficient postage to the with a self-addressed Within two days, they had arrived at all but four 1963 cover (with appro­ of our state capitals and were sold for the benefit of priate stamps when stamped envelope) to the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Fund (AEMSF) es­ available) to commemo­ Barbara Evans 4307 tablished in 1941. After the initial sale, most of those rate some aviation event Quail Run Lane not sold were returned to 99s Headquarters in Okla­ accomplished by F a\ Gillis Wells Danville, CA 94506. hom a City. women. In the 24 years of these covers, more than $40,000 has been raised for AEMSF to use for AE Scholarships. Amelia Earhart Some events that have been used are: the 40th 1897 - 1937 anniversary of AE’s flight from Hawaii to Oakland; the 50th anniversary of AE’s solo Atlantic flight; the 60th anniversary of Harriet Quimby’s flight over the English Channel (she was the first licensed woman pilot in the United States and second in the world); FIRST DAY OF ISSUE the 60th anniversary of the first woman (Jean Bat­ ten of New Zealand) to fly solo England/Australia/ England; Amelia’s 100th birthday; etc. Fay passed Commemorating the 70th the responsibility for this project on to Alice honoring the anniversary of the 90s and FOUNDER AND FIRST PRESIDENTR E S i OF the Cleveland Air Races, and Hammond, who handled it for about 16 years. When THE NINETY NINES. INC opening of the 99 Museum Alice died in 1993,1 took on the project. Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund O ne hundred covers, num bered from one to 100, are usually issued each year. The number 99 is al­ The 1999 cover was for the 70th anniversary of The 99s ways sent to 99s Headquarters for the archives. Some and the First Women's Air Derby from Santa Monica to are reserved for certain people who request the same Cleveland. It also commemorates the opening of 99s number cover each year. The covers sell for various Museum o f Women Pilots in Oklahoma City. It is available now from Barbara Evans for a fully tax-deductible prices from $10 to $30, depending upon the com­ contribution of $25 to AEMSF. All monies received go to memoration. AEMSF. AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM BY MARILYN COPELAND, Chairman

Tax deductible contributions for AEBM may be sent to Marilyn Copeland, II7S.W. Winterpark Lane, Lee’s Summit, A report on the goals initiated in 1994 to return Amelia’s MO 64081; or to AEBM, PO Box 128, Atchison, KS 66602 house to the way it looked when it was built and maintained by her grandparents and where she lived as a child from PHASE ONE: The exterior rehabilitation began in 1897 to 1909 1994. Vinyl siding was removed; the exterior painted; windows, gutters and chimneys were repaired. A new wood shingle roof was installed along with brick side­ walks. This phase also included making a caretaker’s PHASE FIVE: Creation of an endowment for con­ Recent contributions suite out of two bedrooms, attic space and the stair­ tinued maintenance and operation of AEBM. well, space which had not been used for at least 50 Southwest Section - SUMMARY $1,000 for a display case years. This phase was completed in 1996. There continues to be overwhelming support for The Millennium Council of Governors this AEBM preservation and interpretation project. PHASE TWO: Basement level support under a Pat Vangraasbeck - 1928 load-bearing wall and installation of two central air The 99s and the 491/2s, as well as local individuals, Cosmopolitan Magazine with fine article by Amelia conditioning systems was begun and completed in foundations and trusts, the Atchison school system, Earhart for new display area 1997. Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism )an Raymond -Turn-of-the- Council, city and county governments and the Kan­ century clothing for wicker PHASE THREE: Beginning in 1997, inappropri­ mannequin in south sas State Historical Society have all provided finan­ bedroom ate furnishings and wall and floor finishes were re­ cial support for the project and in many other ways. Betty Prakken moved. Hardwood floors have been refinished and For this fine support, that has made the five Joyce Wells woodwork restored with a faux-grained finish. Wall­ phases of development of the museum a reality, we Beverly Allen paper—documented to the period 1897-1909— is in thank all of you. Lois Gronau place in six rooms. Work continues on the interior Candy Whitfield Work continues on Phases Three and Five, and rehabilitation with projected completion in 2000. Mae Smith efforts will be ongoing to update and improve this Adele Bachman PHASE FOUR: The first three phases of the en­ excellent showcase for Amelia and all the women Becky Hempel hancement project have resulted in a well preserved aviators of yesterday and today. physical structure. To effec­ tively support interpretation of Amelia's birth in 1897 and BRICK ORDER FORM residence in the home For a friend or a loved one, think about giving a brick with his or her name through 1909, the museum on it for the front walk for $ 100 or for the sidewalk for $50. Send orders to was in need of significant im­ Carolyn Mohler. Brick Chairman, PO Box 128, Atchison, KS 66002. provement to fulfill its goal Make checks payable to AEBM. to provide an enticing, excit­ Brick(s) in front walk at $100 each $ ______ing and comprehensive expe­ Brick(s) in sidewalk at $50 each $ ______rience for its visitors. Show­ Limit is three lines per brick, 13 characters per line (including spaces). ing the life of Amelia Earhart Please type or print very clearly. and the history of women in aviation is being provided through expanded programs and appropriate exhibits, in­ cluding a new multimedia electronic format. PHOTOS BY PETRA COLLEEN Darlene Kelley and Stacie Goodwin with their mock panel. mock their with Goodwin Stacie and Kelley Darlene Flying Companion Seminar presenters Melissa Sliffe, Jaynine Cima, Jaynine Sliffe, Melissa presenters Seminar Companion Flying FLYING COMPANION FLYINGCOMPANION wonderful opportunity wonderful and spread the word the spread and knowledge o f f o flying knowledge Palomar Chapter holds Flying Companion Flying holds Chapter Palomar time and it was a was it and time about The 99s. The about We had a great a Wehad to share our share to eia tBnna Convention Bonanza at Seminar

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he Florida Suncoast Chapter has provided a Tpresence at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, since 1985 when we were in a tent. Then in 1992 we purchased our existing mobile office. But Sun 'n Fun has requested that we build a permanent building before April 2000— and that’s what we’re doing. SUN ’N FUN On November 15, Sun ’n Fun Building Coordi­ A brand new building to greet nator Barbara Sierchio presented Sun ’n Fun Man­ aging Director John Burton with the deed to our old old and new friends April 9-15 99s building. Then Rudy Brown of Rodda Construc­ BY JEANNE BURKLUND tion gave Barbara and Nancy Wright shovels and Chairman. Florida Suncoast Chapter hard hats to break ground for a new building. Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were Bonnie Perkins, Bob Highley and his wife Susan, Allan Duncan. Dale Faux, John Burton, Jim Pappas, Rudy Brown, Michelle Burklund, me and, of course, Barbara and Nancy. Members of the Sun 'n Fun maintenance staff has been very good to us. Over the years, they built ready prior to our February meeting at Lakeland steps, painted the building and repaired the roof. Airport when we plan to repaint the Sun ’n Fun let­ Their generosity will continue with the new tering there. Then we will have a potluck dinner in building as they plan to build our porch and a wheel­ the new building. You are welcome to join us to chair ramp. help celebrate the completion of a dream. We are more than half-way toward reaching our goal to pay for this new building and Barbara is still accepting donations. Think how great it will be to have a central location to meet with fellow 99s and how wonderful to have a real restroom with hot water! What a thrill it is to see our dream coming true. At last year’s Sun ’n Fun. we greeted more than 300 m em ­ bers of The 99s and 175 other guests. We had visitors from Barbara Sierchio and Nancy many countries, including Scot­ Wright, along with Rudy Brown land. Poland, Luxembourg, o f Rodda Construction, break An example of what the new 99s building at Sun 'n Fun will look like when it Germany and Belgium. ground fo r new building. is completed later this year. During the week, we signed up 21 new mem bers, had tw o re­ newals, one reinstatement and WANTED: Powder Puff Derby pilots/workers gave Future Woman Pilot infor­ mation to three 66s. The Old Do­ A Powder Puff Derby Convention will be held October D ID YOU KNOW...there were minion Chapter, the Florida Gulf 9-13 at the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. approximately 3,000 racers who Stream Chapter and the Florida flew the Powder Puff Derby This was a 99s event for 30 years. We don't want to over­ between 1947 and 1977? Many Suncoast Chapter had their meet­ look inviting any racers who have quit flying or dropped out flew more than one race. They ings at our building. of The 99s so we need their current address. flew 5,029,955 race miles, more This year, we’ll have a If you know anyone who is not currently a 99 who raced than 200 times around the world, and were welcomed by brand new building to greet old or worked in the Powder Puff Derby, please write to me at more than 41 states and 175 and new friends. Assuming the 1621 Gulf Blvd., #1501, Clearwater, FL 33767. different cities (some more than weather cooperates, the new —Sophia M. Payton, Florida Suncoast Chapter once). Some of these pilots are 99s Sun ’n Fun building will be still active and still racing! GRASS ROOTS Section and Chapter reporters share their recent activities

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Robin Murray, president of the new Toronto Aerospace Museum (TAM), presents 99s Award in Aviation to Some of the Canadian women attending the Canadian Women in Aviation Conference in June last year on the Margo McCutcheon as Nat campus o f the Belleville Loyalist College near Trenton, Ontario. The conference was held in conjunction with McHaffie, general manager the East Canada Section Meeting whose theme was “A Celebration of Women. ” of TAM and Chairman of First Canadian Chapter, looks on.

A mandatory stop for the Air Race Classic Race from Seated at The 99s booth at Following dinner at the Canadian Women in Aviation El Paso, Texas, to Willoughby, Ohio, was the Toronto the Toronto Aviation & Conference, keynote speaker Dr. Dave Williams, a City Centre Airport. Toronto Stop Chairman Margo Aircraft Show are Canadian astronaut, autographs photos for Anna McCutcheon—along with Jackie Donaldson, Helen Chairman Marilyn Pangrazzi, East Canada Section Governor; Rosella Swallow and Barbara Melot—were there to greet Dickson and Lauren Bjomson, Captain, Canadian International Airlines: them. Nelson Boutet. and Nat McHafpe, Chairman, First Canadian Chapter.

THE AUSTRALIAN SECTION For registration and program details, check The 99s, who are The Australian Section cordially invites all the website (www.awpa.org.au) or contact Kerry stationed at 99s to join them for their Section meeting May Nolan, AWPA conference, 16 Antoinette Ave., Ellsworth 12 at the International College of Tourism & Narellan, NSW, Australia, or e-mail to Airbase in South Hotel Management in Sydney. And to join the mp.obrien @ uws.edu.au Dakota. Australian Women Pilots Association for their We had a 50- 50th Anniversary Conference May 11 to 15. MID-ATLANTIC SECTION MEETING mile bus tour to Sydney is the birthplace of the AWPA. The The Delaware Chapter will host the Spring our banquet at conference offers a spectacular venue with the Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting April 7-8. Crazy Horse atmosphere of a retreat, as well as the intimacy —Christine Schissler Monument and of a large guest house where you can meet old 50 miles to the „ , , ,, , _ , friends and make new ones. Most activities are NORTHWEST SECTION MEETING awesome light- Be,h Luc>' Nor,h Dako,a planned to take place at the college. Opening The NW Section Meeting was hosted by ing ceremony at Chapter, holding stained night of the conference will be at the Power House three Chapters represented by seven members Mt. Rushmore glass 99s logo. Museum where a new photographic exhibition, from North Dakota, two from Montana and one Monument. “Women Aviators,” is on display from Wyoming. A seminar, “Flying the B-l The North Dakota Chapter presented past An all-inclusive price of $655 Australian Bomber,” was presented by two of the first chairman Beth Lucy with a unique stained glass dollars includes board and room. women B-l combat pilots, now members of “suncatcher” modeled after our 99s logo. —Audrey L. Baird Ram Allen-Smith SOUTHWEST SECTION MEETING Coyote Country The Orange County Chapter hosted the Southwest Instrument Fall Section Meeting at beautiful Big Bear in California. Talk about flair, talk about style, talk about walking on Rachel Baber Virginia air. Our Chapter is still up in the air over the tremendous Commercial success for everyone who participated in this event or­ chestrated by Beverley Allen. More than 250 of us gath­ Wendy Boyes ered at the Northwoods Resort to enjoy the scenery, our British Columbia Coast Multi IFR exquisite accommodations, wonderful food, fascinating informative seminars and a reunion extraordinaire! Marilee Cardinal There were 55 private airplanes piloted by 99s that Delaware landed at Big Bear Airport. Other 99s flew commercially Commercial Balloon into Ontario, with the remaining ones driving. Everyone Shauna Clements who flew in was met by local 99s or 49 l/2s and shuttled Ready for registration at the Southwest Section Meeting Greater Seattle to and from the airport of their choice under the direction are Orange County Chapter members Thon Griffith, CFI of Patty Murray assisted by Sandy Ruller. Patty also do­ Mary Van Velzer, Shirley Tanner, Marie Hoefer, Letty Alisin Chalker nated her hangar at Big Bear Airport for a welcoming com­ Bassler, Bev Allen and Pat Prentiss. — Photo by Vicky Eastern Pennsylvania mittee to greet and Vicky Anderson videotaped the arrivals. Anderson Instrument All the normal registration glitches were dispatched Rat Compton with ease by our fearless registrars Thon Griffith and Florida Goldcoast Shirley Tanner, aptly assisted by their laptop computers. craft's design, performance capabilities, history, purpose ATP Handing out the numerous goodies and name tags were and her unique flying experiences, which ended by all of Marie Hoefer, Bev Allen, Shirley McFall. Kay Kimura. us rising for a standing ovation. Beatrice Desper Connecticut Letty Bassler, Cynthia Shoefer, Charlene Hengesh and me. Vicky Anderson was presented the SW Section Pilot Multiengine Sue Ballew, Marie Hoefer and Bev Allen handled of the Year Trophy and Orange County Chapter received the lakeside barbecue and treasure hunt Friday night. Vicky the SW Section’s Public Relations plaque. Susan Field Anderson showed her "arrivals” tape at the breakfast Sat­ Sunday morning we congregated in the hospitality Florida Goldcoast urday morning. The business meeting was very informa­ room where Eleanor Todd and Barbara Ward provided food Instrument tive and productive. and drinks, and C.J. and Steve Rietz gave us weather brief­ Sunni Gibbons Seminars in the afternoon were presented to a stand- ings before we departed with warm memories of a won­ Santa Maria Valley ing-room-only crowd. At one of the seminars, Celia derful weekend. —Mary Van Velzer Instrument Vanderpool introduced the speakers, Lee Duke and Alisa Hagerty Michelle Davis, from NASA-DRYDEN located at SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION MEETING Greater Seattle Edwards Air Force Base. At the other seminar conducted Lee Kensett and Dorothy Dickerhoof were the only AMEL by Celia those attending were treated to a great look at Kansas 99s attending the SC Section meeting in Dallas. Susan Laskos Celia’s solo flight from California to Alaska where she They reported the afternoon seminars were well attended. Delaware earned her float plane rating, which enabled her to be Wally Funk and Jerri Truhill were speakers. Instrument and Commercial employed there flying sportspersons into the “outback” The banquet speaker was Pat Jayne Keefer, who with Lisa Odermatt of Alaska. We learned a lot about mountain flying and her mother, the late Marion Jayne, won the 1994 Round British Columbia Coast survival techniques. the World Air Race and captured the Federation Multi IFR Our Silent Auction fundraiser was really exciting and Aeronautique International Gold Medal. Her presentation very successful. Pat Prentiss and Brenda Jackson kept close included a video of the trip. Raleen Ranger British Columbia Coast The Spring Section Meeting will be held in Denver tabs on the rapid-paced bidding. It was Brenda who also Commercial & Multi IFR kept the “Fly-By" purchasing lively and fun. April 14-16. There will be a flea market table of donated Even the lighting for the gourmet banquet was en­ items from Chapters which will be for the benefit of the Toni Reinhard chanting, and our excellent speaker—SR-71 pilot, Marta Section. The South Central Section recently donated $500 Western Washington Bohn-Meyer—kept all of us on the edge of our seats as to the 99s Endowment Fund.—Jackie Sauder Seaplane she ran through the incredible information regarding the Katja Selchow Tucson ATP COMING IN FUTURE ISSUES OF THIS MAGAZINE: Kimberly Spath Aux Plains Commercial MARCH/APRIL been doing this? What have you SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER AE recipients and Convention High­ Fbm Sprang Conference 2000 information learned? Do you have SOPs that Women With Wings lights and registration materials would be available to other chap­ CFII ters? if it is a fund-raiser, who NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Marcelaine Wininger MAY/JUNE benefits from the event? Michigan Reports on interesting flying va­ The emphasis will be on Anniversary historical issue focus­ Commercial and CFI cations and trips what each Chapter considers its ing on our museums "major" activity for the year. Ar­ JULY/AUGUST ticles should be 300-500 words, Your comments are appreciated News for the magazine D eadline July 9 accompanied by one or two pho­ as well as your submissions of ar­ should be sent to Editor, ticles and photos to support the edi­ Betty Rowley, 807 N. Waco, Chapter reports on one special tos. These will be used on a first- Suite 22, Wichita, KS 67203, torial themes for each issue. activity: How long have you come/first run basis. fax 316-263-7350 or e-mail —Betty Rowley VIRGINIA CHAPTER Members helped retired air traffic controller Maxine Walker celebrate a dual accomplishment: her 80th birthday and the reinstatement of her medical!—Betty Vinson

Delaware Chapter Secretary Christine Schissler visits with Southwest Section member Ana Camberos Province was aviation pioneer Boh Hoover presented a plaque by Assemblyman Steve Baldwin o f the at AOPA Convention in 77th District of the California State Legislature for her Atlantic City, New Jersey. dedicated service in promoting women in aviation.

BRITISH COLUMBIA COLORADO CHAPTER COAST CHAPTER Our trip to Hutchinson, Kansas, to visit the Once again Libby Weiss Cosmosphere Space Center was great, a very pleasant and did an excellent job of planning “re-educational" experience. The SR-71 Blackbird plane, Virginia Chapter members Leo Barber, Sharon and organizing a successful which is suspended from the ceiling at the entrance to the Blodinger and Betty Vinson accompany Sara Parmenter poker run in which more than building, is awe-inspiring. (front center) when she received a Lifetime Achievement 20 aircraft participated, raising All of the exhibits are also very well done and make about $1,000 as they flew to you want to reach out and touch things heretofore seen Award from the Virginia Department of Aviation. five out of seven airports. Fi­ only on the television screen. After the tour, we had a nal awards were held at choice of a rocket science demo, planetarium show in the COYOTE COUNTRY CHAPTER Abbotsford (British Columbia) Justice Planetarium Theatre or movie in the IMAX The­ Our ninth Annual Poker Run at French Valley Air­ International Airport (CYXX). atre.—Anita Hessinx port in Temecula, California, was a great success with —Colette Morin about 450 hands being sold and 70 prizes awarded. Six YAVAPAI CHAPTER airports in mostly inland San Diego and Riverside coun­ ties were involved. Our thanks to the Oklahoma Chapter ANTELOPE VALLEY Proceeds from our silent auction and used book sale for giving us the idea of wearing red felt vests. CHAPTER held at the Prescott Air Fair were used to benefit our Schol­ — Kathryn Buckman The fall was filled with arship and Education Fund. Our members contributed time many activities. Our Fox Fly- for research, typing and painting to Irene Leverton’s dis­ GREATER SEATTLE CHAPTER In was a low-key sort of get- play on “Women in Aviation” at the fair. Irene, one of the women chosen for the Mercury 13 Space Program, spent Vanecia Adderson, Joyce Harding, Ilovene Potter and together. We manned the cold Sandra Sullivan, four of our Chapter Charter Members, drink information booths and more than four months creating this comprehensive dis­ attended our 30th anniversary celebration at Pierce County made a small profit. Swap-A- play which illustrates the contributions of women in avia­ Airport, Puyallup, Washington. Sandra spoke about her Ride was one of the highlights. tion during the past 90 years. —Mary Samuels personal memories of people and events over the Chapter’s Our Flying Companion 30-year history and reflected on the encouragement she Seminar was a big success. We INDIANA DUNES CHAPTER received from The 99s as a new pilot. had 16 participants and feed­ Jan Topp. T.J. Shaum, Audrey Karp, Dee Nusbaum, Also, Capt. Susan Rank, C-141 Commander at back evaluations were positive. Cilia Meachem and Linda Mattingly manned a booth at McChord AFB, discussed general aviation activities in and We have requests for another an EAA-sponsored Pancake Breakfast Fly-in held at around AOAs from the military pilot’s perspective and class focusing on sectional LaPorte Airport. told us about her recent trip to Antarctica via New Zealand. charts. Members who work on They sold aviation-oriented items and acquainted the —Marian Hartley these seminars deserve a lot of public with The 99s. Chapter members recently painted a credit because they require a beautiful compass rose at this airport and conducted a whole lot of planning and a highly successful air rally from this site as well. great deal of time and effort to — Christine Murdock be successful. On Sunday, March 12, our Chapter will sponsor our annual Poker Run and barbecue at Rosamond Skypark. All pilots and friends of aviation are invited to participate in this day of fly­ ing to various local airports to gather poker hands. Lots of prizes, good food and fun. Pro­ ceeds fund aviation-related safety and educational activities and scholarships. For more info, Greater Seattle Charter Members Ilovene Potter, contact Elle Coussens at 661- Indiana Dunes Chapter members at EAA Pancake Sandra Sullivan, Vanecia Adderson and Joyce Harding 948-5960 —Diana Tanner Breakfast Fly-in at LaPorte Airport. celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Chapter. OKLAHOMA CHAPTER TUCSON CHAPTER Our members had a lot to talk about when they met Our Annual Tucson Trea­ to celebrate the end of a big year for The 99s—with both sure Hunt was truly a treasure. the Convention and the opening of the new 99s Museum There was great anticipation of Women Pilots. They are shown here at Gladys among the members who met McCaslin’s second home at Cookson Airport on Lake under Arizona’s clear blue skies Tenkiller. Many Oklahoma Chapter members and former on Friday, November 12. In ad­ members live at Cookson. dition to Arizona contestants, Also attending the meeting was South Central Sec­ hunters flew in from California tion Governor Bonita Ades. Bonita was in the state to help and Texas to take part. with the Regional NIFA meet at Stillwater about 100 miles Judges were extra tough away for a few days preceding our meeting, so Poochie this year. They escorted hunters Rotzinger. who also faithfully works at NIFA Regionals all the way to their planes and and Nationals, brought her along to our meeting. withheld clues from each crew —Carol Sokatch until the props were spinning. Twenty airplanes flew the route to solve the cowboy-theme INDIANA CHAPTER COLUMBIA CASCADE CHAPTER riddles. Member Margaret Ringenberg was among the six per­ We held our Flour bombing provided sons who received the prestigious Elder Statesman of Avia­ annual banquet for the usual laughs for our ground tion Award from the National Aeronautic Association at the installation of crew. “The safest place was their ceremony on November 4. new officers in Oc­ right in the middle of that or­ The purpose of the Elder Statesman of Aviation Award tober. During the ange and white parachute,” re­ is to honor outstanding Americans, who by their efforts over banquet, a drawing ported crewman DaveTornbom. a period of years, have made contributions of significant was held for the It looked as if a lot of spot- value to aeronautics, and have reflected credit upon America beautiful quilt that landing practice had taken place and themselves. was created for the since last year’s event, and with­ Margaret has been fascinated with aviation since she purpose of raising out the aid of the video, it would took her first plane ride at the age of 7. She earned her funds to provide have been extremely difficult to private pilot’s license by age 21, and was called by the services and contri­ determine the winner. U.S. Army Air Force to join the WASPs. butions to women Contestants took a break to Since WW II, she has been deeply involved in air in flight. The win­ refuel at Wilcox terminal and racing—winning many trophies and awards. In 1994, she ner was Marcy chow down on brown bag flew a Cessna 340 in an "Around-the-World Air Race.” Lange, a member of Marcy Lange, winner of drawing lunches. There was some con­ She has more than 40,(XX) flying hours. Her story has been our Chapter. We versation, but mostly they stud­ widely covered by the media and she has helped to open want to thank all those who bought chances on this quilt ied charts and clue sheets. Then many doors for other women pilots. at the International Convention in Oklahoma City. it was back in the air to solve For more information, visit www.naa-usa.org —Leslie Dickinson more clues on the way back to Tucson. TENNESSEE CHAPTER Eighty-eight happy cow­ MT. SHASTA CHAPTER On November 6. our Chapter organized and hosted a pokes attended the Saturday Our Flying Companion Seminar at Benton Field, birthday party at the Morristown (Tennessee) Airport for evening banquet and enjoyed Redding, California, was a huge success. We are blessed Evelyn Bryan Johnson who had just turned 90 years old. the slide show and video of the with some master teachers. The segments were so good Evelyn has been a teacher, mentor and friend to so many day’s activities. O ur emcee, that everyone of us in the group received something of people that more than 500 of them from at least six states Dave Fitzsimmons, editorial value, as well as our students. One thing for sure though: came to help her celebrate. cartoonist for The Arizona Daily It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. Representatives came from the Tennessee Aeronau­ Star, provided on-the-spot car­ — Donna Taylor tics Commission, the Silver Wings Fraternity, the Geor­ toons and witty commentary gia Hall of Fame and the AOPA, to name a few. Author which kept the diners laughing William Kershner was there from Sewanee to present all night. Evelyn with a reproduction of the "Blue Max” and Darrell It was another happy hunt Sexton—on behalf of the McGhee Tyson Tower control­ and all the effort and time spent lers—presented her with an Honorary Air Traffic Con­ by the group who planned and troller Award of Merit. helped at this event was really Tennessee 99s dug shirt-tails out of storage that had appreciated. —Kaye Craig been signed by students who had soloed under Evelyn and hung them along the fence bordering the ramp of the Morristown Airport terminal building. The terminal build­ ing itself was adorned with festive decorations for the event. “I have never seen a group of women work so hard, get along so well and put on such a wonderful party,” Evelyn said. — Genie Rae O'Kelley

WOMEN WITH WINGS CHAPTER Diane Schneeweis (middle with long blond hair) with Members and 66s flew gliders at Marion County, Ohio, students Elizabeth Johnson, Julie Ostendorf and Anita and ultralights at Hoder Field in Louisville. Ohio. Libbee at Mt. Shasta's Flying Companion Seminar. — Chris Gurnick SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER Some of our members met at Ontario Airport to tour the UPS facilities—a fascinating look at how packages are sorted and shipped. There are 26 arriv­ als and departures daily. We toured one of their 747s and watched the unloading of an ar­ rival plane. Our members also worked at the Brackett Airport and ElMonte Airport Air Fairs pro­ mm? viding information to potential members and representing gen­ Kansas Chapter members Phyllis Blanton, Janet Rine, Connecticut Chapter members held an Aviation Day eral aviation to the commu­ Marguerite Lawrence and Karen Tucker at the fo r Hartford Girl Scouts. Peggy Loeffler, Laurie nity.—Judie Wilson “Famous Women " show at the Wichita Center fo r the Reeves, Maureen Snider, Beth Robinson, Bea Desper Arts. and Nina Anderson hand out souvenirs to the Scouts. HOUSTON CHAPTER We held our 40th anniver­ KANSAS CHAPTER CONNECTICUT CHAPTER sary party at the Old San Fran­ Phyllis Blanton, Janet Rine and Karen Tucker built The end of 1999 found our Chapter very busy ac­ cisco Steak House in Houston, a display for a Holiday Tables design show at the Wichita complishing projects we had planned. An airmarking at Texas, on October 30 with 51 Center for the Arts Museum in November. The theme the Chester Airport was completed with many compli­ members, friends, relatives and was “Famous Women.” ments from the FBO and other pilots who fly out of guests present. Chairman An­ The background structure of the display was con­ Chester. drea Chay showed a PowerPoint structed from old corrugated aluminum, with tools, work Peggy Loeffler contacted a Girl Scout Troop in Hart­ presentation by Brooks Cima of benches and other aviation memorabilia arranged to re­ ford and initiated an Aviation Day for its members. They photographs found in old scrap­ semble a 1929 hangar. toured the Bradley Air Museum, the airport, the control books. Guest speaker Maybelle The table was set with a silver tea service, cookies, tower and the United Technologies fleet of aircraft. Sev­ Fletcher highlighted some of flowers and candles. Completing the display was an over­ eral members flew their planes in and invited the girls to her amazing flying experiences. sized invitation—like the one Amelia sent to women pi­ visit their cockpits. We are looking forward to many lots in 1929 inviting them to a meeting to talk about form­ Our own professional members provided an insight more years of fun in 2000 and ing a new organization composed of women pilots. into the careers to be found in aviation. Among the speak­ beyond. —Ava C. Sumpter The show, which was attended by more than 2,000 ers were members, Capt. Laurie Reeves of United Air­ people, provided very good exposure for our Chapter and lines; Marilyn Pearson of the FAA; Nina Anderson, a re­ The 99s. tired corporate jet pilot, and former member Ruth Zimmerman, a retired airline pilot.—Carol Phelps HIGH COUNTRY CHAPTER How many chapters have a member who manages an airport? We do. Jessica McMillan operates the Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport and our Chapter is very proud of her. We had heard about the difficulties en­ countered by Jessica and her husband as they were get­ ting the airport and its buildings into shape. “After I bought the flight school,” Jessica says, “I went three months with­ out a day off, working 14 to 16 hours, from sun-up to sundown, seven days a week.” Jessica now has one of the busiest flight schools in the western part of Colorado. In September a group of us Jessica McMillan was an drove from Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs to the Amelia Earhart Memorial airport’s open house to see the finished product. Scholarship recipient in 1995. The airport is located in a valley surrounded by moun­ tains on all sides. There is one runway, 3,300 feet long by "If you set your heart on Archivist Enid DeBois (center) shows an Air Transport 50 feet wide. On a calm day, landing is easy, but add some something you really want to wind or fog and the slogan on the airport’s T-shirts says it Auxiliary uniform worn by Margaret Dunlap. With her do, you can do it, ” Jessica all: “Glenwood Aviation: Where GOOD pilots land.” are British 99s Jill Honisett and Daphne Poynter and told AEMS recipients at the We arrived in time for a picnic lunch. Free Glenwood 49 1/2 Lou Benson. 1999 awards luncheon. Springs hats were available, and a nice crowd was busy buying T-shirts. Rides were offered in a motorized hang CANADIAN ROCKIES CHAPTER glider and in other planes. In addition to enjoying the 99s’ exhibit at the Finnish Jessica has six airplanes available for rental or flight Aviation Museum, Director Mardell Haskins and I flew instruction. She has a Jeppesen flight simulator and the to England to visit with 99s attending the British Women airport is well-stocked with pilot supplies. Pilots Association Annual General Meeting. — Ruth S. Anderson —June Mills Benson AIRMARKING LETTERS

I AM VERY INTERESTED in MID-COLUMBIA CHAPTER finding information about Calm winds and a clear sky greeted all those expert women in space. I am a journal­ painters who flew in to LaGrande, Oregon, on September ist and would like to write an 18 for an airmarking activity. “Many hands make light article about the first all-woman work” as the old saying goes— and Susan Johnson, Anne crew in the space flight planned English, Marjy Leggett, Elayne Brower, Mary Cooke, Lise by NASA. Can you help me Pederson, Karyn and Mike Wiemers, Vickie Gassoway contact some women pilots here and sons Gabe and Dave working together made an easy in Europe? job of repainting “La Grande” the tarmac. Vickie’s hus­ 011 My e-mail address is: band Dave provided sandwich fixings for a light picnic [email protected]. lunch before everyone took off into the afternoon winds. Thanks. —Ingrid Kragl — Victoria Gassoway LaGrande Airport, Oregon, with its repaint job. PEGGY (MEANEY) HAYNES, my 88-year-old mother, was a member of The 99s a long time ago. She is from Ardmore, Penn­ sylvania. and spent a lot of her time in Pinehurst, North Caro­ lina. She now lives in Port Char­ lotte. Florida. She is in great health. She often talks of her great days of flying and would like to hear from some of her flying companions.

Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter airmarking crew at Admiring the Yerington (Nevada) Airport compass rose Brandywine Airport, West Chester, Pennsylvania: Lola are Ann Batty, Jerry Barden, Jerry Beatty, Phyllis Ross, Tomlinson, Linda Robinson, Julie Compton, Eileen DeWitt Ross, Dorothy Barden and Elaine Brown. Tonkinson, Shelly Katz, Fran Kominsky, Grace Lloyd, Kate Macario, Gayle Henze, Alice Wright, Laura RENO AREA CHAPTER Fonseca. Anne Shields, Nancy Kyle, Elise Hanlan and Last July, the Reno Area Chapter airmarked the air­ port in Quincy, California. We also put a compass rose Canivet Macario. near where the helicopter markings are. Those helping at Peggy (Meaney) Haynes EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER this airmarking were Linda Mae Draper, Jan Bishop, Elaine Brown, Dorothy Baer, Pat and John Brinnand and my 49 You may write to her in care On Saturday, September 18, a beautiful sunny day, of my address, 6204 Spanish the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, under the guidance of 1/2, Jerry Barden. We also had the help of Bus Hogenson and Kent Karge. Main Drive, Apollo Beach, Carol Knickerbocker and her committee, undertook an Florida 33572 or e-mail airmarking at Brandywine Airport for “EL 466 Then in September, we airmarked Yerington Airport in Nevada, finishing painting of the name, elevation, num­ [email protected]. BRANDYWINE 123.0" and the painting was completed —Peggy Joiner early that afternoon. bers, thresholds and a compass rose on September 29, just International Airmarking Chairman Ellen Nobles- two days before their Air Show. The city of Yerington was Harris and her 49 1/2 Jerry, were on hand to watch our very grateful for our efforts. They treated us to dinner, progress and photograph our work as it unfolded. gave me a key to the city and we received many letters of Afterward, everyone enjoyed a picnic lunch provided appreciation for all our work. by the Brandywine Airport Pilots Association. All of our markings show up great from the air! —Joan Landrey —Dorothy Barden

MISSION BAY CHAPTER Charter Member Bobbi Trout and Fran Bera of Mission Bay Chap­ ter cut the ribbons at the San Diego Aerospace Museum ceremony Sep­ tember 14 to mark the commence­ ment of a year-long recognition of “Women of Flight.” Also in atten­ dance were members of the “San Di­ ego Six” Chapters (Palomar, San Di­ ego, Mission Bay, Coyote Country, Borrego Springs and El Cajon Valley). Eastern New England Chapter members attended a recent AOPA —Darlene Kelley Fran Bera and Bobbi Trout at “Town Meeting. ” They are Martha Dunbar, Allegra Osborne, Pat Palomar Chapter Theberge, Katharine Barr and Michelee Cabot. San Diego Aerospace Museum ribbon-cutting ceremony. WINGS SCHOLARSHIPS

Wendy Stefan iak MARION BARNICK open only to qualified women and Greater Seattle MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP men pilots in the southeast section of Phase I Our Marion Barnick Memorial the United States looking for CFI/ Mary Saylor Scholarship offers $1,000 toward a CFII ratings. Entries will be open Monterery Bay rating. Recipient must have been a 99 from February 15 to March 15. Win­ Phase II for at least two years. For details, ners do not have to be present. Gabrielle Adelman contact Jeanne McElhatton, 2621 Inquiries may be made to Shirley Monterey Bay Belmont Canyon Road, Belmont, CA Zillig, Head Trustee, 779 E. Merritt Phase III 94002. Phone: 650-591-0565. Island Cswy., PMB 732, Merritt Is­ Pam Sprang —Pat Lowers land, FL 32952-3309. Phone: 321- Shannon L. Jipsen (center) with Women With Wings Santa Clara Valley Chapter 633-1427 Fax: 321 -631 -0395 e-mail: scholarship recipients Michelle Phase III [email protected] Richards and Kevin Morris. BONNIE AND ARCHIE GANN Donna Wilson-Sommer Greater Seattle MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS SHANNON L. JIPSEN Warrensburg, Missouri. Phase III The Bonnie and Archie Gann SCHOLARSHIPS Shannon is a member of the Memorial Scholarships will be Kevin Morris and Michelle Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter. She is Emily Ives awarded at the Southeast Section Richards each received $500 from the currently accident investigation chair Coyote County Phase IV Meeting in April. Shannon L. Jipsen Scholarship Fund for the Independent Pilots Association These awards of $ 1,000 each are at Central Missouri State University in union for UPS pilots. Gay Wohlin Women With Wings Phase IV TOUCH & GO’S NEW HORIZONS Eva R. Mejia Inland Empire • Mary Ann Knierim. Gulfstream Chapter, is teaching The 99s extend their prayers and thoughts Phase X a course in Fear of Flying at the Aviation Institute at to the families of this 99 and 49/12. Marilyn Horvath Broward Community College in Hollywood, Florida. NORMA McELVAIN BARR. San Antonio Chapter, Indiana • Lee O ’Reilly, British Columbia Coast, is 1st Officer sucumbed to liver cancer in November at the Air Force Phase IX with Air Canada flying an A320. Village Health Care Center. It was little wonder that Nonna Marjy Leggett became a pilot since both of her late husbands were mili­ Mid-Columbia • Denise Kitson, British Columbia Coast, is 1 st Officer tary pilots, as well as her two sons. Her efforts in flying Phase XII with Sky Service Ltd. flying an A320. and working with The 99s were well supported by all her Adelle Bedrossian • Laurie Reeves, Connecticut Chapter, has been family. She was a continuous member for more than 35 Eastern Pennsylvania upgraded to Captain at United Airlines. She is flying left years, and held various chapter offices and was chairman Phase XIII seat in a Boeing 767-200. in 1965. She was the glue that held the San Antonio 99s together by faithfully telephoning the entire Chapter ros­ • Ann Piggott, Top o f Texas Chapter, will instruct ter to remind us of special activities, event reservations ground school at Amarillo College. and general information. —Gloria Blank • Sue Weitz. Women With Wings, was named First San Antonio Chapter BOOKS Officer in a King Air for TWA. Harold Wertz, 49 1/2 of Kathy Wertz, Coyote Country Amelia Earhart, Young Air • Linda Wood, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, was Chapter, passed away on November 21 after a stroke. Pioneer, originally published elected president of the Wilmington, Delaware, Chapter Harold is well remembered as a child star in the “Our nearly 50 years ago by Bobbs- of EAA. Gang” movie. — Kathryn Buckman Merrill, has been redesigned and Coyote Country Chapter published by Patria Press as Volume I in a new Young Patri­ ots Series. 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